Information on Affiliation

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NAMSS and each State Association are similar organizations with many common interests and goals, but they are separate legal entities.  Their common interests and goals do not create any legally-binding association, joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship of any kind between them. 

Many, if not most, State Associations have determined to pursue a closer connection with NAMSS by becoming “Affiliates,” which fosters greater collaboration between the entities and also permits these State Associations to take advantage of the additional benefits noted below.  However, even “Affiliate” status does not affect or change the underlying legal relationship described in the first paragraph. 

Specifically, unless expressly agreed to in writing by both NAMSS and any particular State Association, neither entity is authorized to incur any liability, obligation, or expense on behalf of the other or to represent to any third party that the State Association is an agent of NAMSS or that NAMSS is an agent of the State Association.

Despite the fact that NAMSS neither supervises nor controls any State Association activities, it is nevertheless very pleased to provide resources and assistance to State Associations, and to collaborate on all mutual objectives of the organizations.

Affiliation provides your State Association with access to the following benefits and services:

• Access to “State Resources” section of the NAMSS website.
• Ability to purchase discounted insurance through NAMSS. Coverages available include Directors & Officers Liability/Employment Practices Liability and General Liability.
• Access to an Annual Leadership Conference (open to all States in 2012; limited to Affiliates beginning 2013).
• Access to a separate State Leadership-maintained website area on the NAMSS site.
• Access to NAMSS’ database of state and local speakers, upon request.
• On an annual basis, access to the NAMSS’ member list within the geographic area represented by the State Association provided that the State Association provides its own membership list to NAMSS.
• Discounts on NAMSS continuing education credits for State Association meetings when the educational program meets approved requirements.

To become a NAMSS Affiliate, State Associations must meet the following requirements:

• The President and President-Elect must be current members of NAMSS,
• The State Association bylaws should include the following statement “The [State Association] supports the mission and activities of the National Association Medical Staff Services”,
• The State Association will provide to NAMSS, on an annual basis, its membership list. NAMSS shall use this list for its own information and purposes, but shall not sell or provide the mailing list to any other party,
• The State Association bylaws must be sent to NAMSS upon affiliation and each time revisions are made to ensure the State and National bylaws are not in conflict.

If you are ready to affiliate with NAMSS, please complete the Affiliation Attestation Form.

NAMSS will provide the following benefits and services to all State Associations regardless of affiliation: 

• Access to NAMSS' materials for distribution at State Association meetings, including brochures and giveaways (as available).
• Access to a NAMSS liaison to the State Association to serve as a point of contact for the purpose of keeping State Leadership informed of NAMSS activities and to solicit input and feedback from State Leaders. 
• NAMSS review of State Association bylaws to provide recommendations when needed; however, NAMSS will not have authority to approve or insist on bylaws changes.
• Access to a separate State Leadership-maintained website area on the NAMSS site until January 1, 2013 for unaffiliated State Associations; ongoing for affiliated State Associations.
• When available, option to participate in the NAMSS Cooperative Membership Program.
• Access to a State Leaders’ discussion forum. 
• Ability to apply for NAMSS continuing education credits for State Association meetings when the educational program meets approved requirements at the Non-Affiliate rate.

The NAMSS Leadership Conference is an annual meeting for State Affiliate Presidents and President-Elects to attend and obtain valuable educational information regarding the industry and the national organization. Information regarding the 2013 NAMSS Leadership Conference is below:

2013

Thanks to all those who attended this year’s Leadership Conference on May 2-3, 2013 in Annapolis, MD! We appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed your time with us and found the meeting to be valuable. Please click the link below to access the materials:

2013 Leadership Conference Materials - Annapolis, MD

2014

The NAMSS 2014 Leadership Conference will be held January 30-31, 2014 in Charleston, South Carolina.

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