NAMSS UPDATE February 6, 2015 Linda Waldorf NAMSS President Director, UNC-HCS CCO & UNC OMSS
New and Ongoing Initiatives NAMSS PASS Certification eligibility changes The Ideal Credentialing Standards (ICS) Uniform residency verification form Interstate License Compact/Telemedicine Gap Analysis – Leadership Training Vendor/International Membership Medical Services Professional (MSP)
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Eligibility Changes for NAMSS Certification Exams CPCS Criteria 3 years experience in past 5 years Consecutive past 12 months CPMSM Criteria 5 years experience in past 8 years Consecutive past 12 months
The Ideal Credentialing Standards 1. Proof of Identity 2. Education and Training 3. Military Service 4. Professional Licensure 5. DEA Registration and State DPS Certification 6. Board Certification 7.Affiliation and Work History 8.Criminal Background Disclosure 9.Sanctions Disclosure 10.Health Status 11.NPDB 12.Malpractice Insurance 13.Professional References The system would provide the MSP and with a complete initial file, including 13 pre-verified elements:
NAMSS Initiative: NAMSS-AHA- ACGME Residency Task Force Goal: Uniform primary-sourced resident verification letter. Action: Educate and help program directors access and use the letter. Next Step: Finalize document. Establish a strategic communication plan.
Emerging National Topics Model Telemedicine PolicyInterstate License Compact
Leadership Training Board Member Orientation Leadership Boot Camp NAMSS Principles of Leadership Synergy Articles
NAMSS Membership Managed Care InternationalVendor
MSP Branding Medical Services Professional MSP=