Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Certification Preparation Course - The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist Certification Preparation Workshop is a two-day interactive program designed to help you assess your knowledge of the CPCS exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary before you take the exam. This comprehensive workshop provides a high-level overview of the exam topics including credentialing and privileging; primary source verification; compliance with standards; and medical staff services operations reviewed from the perspective of a variety of health care settings including hospitals, managed care organizations, ambulatory care settings and CVOs. Participants will work through a series of interactive activities including scenario-based exercises and case studies supplemented with in-class learning facilitated by experienced NAMSS instructors. A key focus of the course is your development of a personalized study plan for post-workshop study and preparation to take the examination. The course includes pre-workshop preparation materials which you will need to complete prior to class and access to comprehensive supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam.  

Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification Preparation Course - The NAMSS Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification Preparation Workshop is a two-day interactive program designed to help you assess your knowledge of the CPMSM exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary before you take the exam. This comprehensive workshop provides a high-level overview of the exam topics including accreditation and regulatory compliance; management of the credentialing processes; privileging; medical staff services administration; risk management; information management; and medical staff services operations, reviewed from the perspective of a variety of health care settings including hospitals, managed care organizations, ambulatory care settings and CVOs. Participants will work through a series of interactive activities including scenario-based exercises and case studies supplemented with in-class learning facilitated by experienced NAMSS instructors. A key focus of the course is your development of a personalized study plan for post-workshop study and preparation to take the examination. The course includes pre-workshop preparation materials which you will need to complete prior to class and access to comprehensive supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam.  

Credentialing 101
Are you new to the medical staff services field or do you need a refresher course on the credentialing basics? Regardless of your customers (medical staff providers, etc.) or workplace, this book is a must! By reading this book you will learn the how-to's of credentialing and re-credentialing, privileging, and those rare occasions calling for temporary privileging. A comparison of JCAHO and NCQA standards will be reviewed to help you determine your plan of action for compliance. You will learn about turf issues, legal and risk management ramifications as they relate to improper credentialing, and utilizing new techniques to secure current competence information. This credentialing course for beginners will appeal to the new professional eager to learn how technology can simplify the credentialing process.

CPCS Professional Development Course Workbook
This book is for the professional development of individuals in all healthcare settings whose primary function is credentialing of providers. Management of Information Practices individuals who are new to the industry or who are seeking to reinforce basic skill sets in regards to Provider Credentialing are encouraged to get this book.

CPMSM Professional Development Course Workbook
This book is for the professional development of individuals in all healthcare settings whose functions include the performance of a full range of medical staff services, including provider credentialing, staff and committee oversight, responsibility for bylaw/program compliance, and other management/organizational duties.