#MSPWeek® 2026
November 1–7 | Proud to Be an MSP
Each year, NAMSS celebrates MSP Week—a time to honor and celebrate the Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) whose work ensures safe, high-quality healthcare.
We're continuing our theme, "Proud to Be an MSP" with a special focus on mentorship and highlighting the many ways MSPs contribute to healthcare organizations through leadership, professional expertise, mentorship, and their impact on quality, safety, and organizational excellence.
Celebrating the Many Roles of MSPs
MSPs are more than credentialing experts. You are trusted leaders across healthcare systems who safeguard patients, support providers, and strengthen organizations through a variety of critical functions, including:
- Credentialing & Privileging – verifying qualifications and granting clinical authority.
- Licensing – ensuring compliance with state and national requirements.
- Provider Enrollment – securing timely reimbursement and access to care.
- Quality & Risk Management – identifying and reducing risks to protect patients and organizations.
- Medical Staff Governance – supporting medical staff leadership and bylaws.
- Regulatory Compliance – ensuring adherence to accreditation and government standards.
Daily Trivia Competition for #MSPWeek®!
MSPWeek® 2026 Trivia is here!
Stay engaged with #MSPWeek® all week long by joining our exciting daily trivia competition from November 2-6! Each trivia question can be answered by exploring the NAMSS website. Questions will be shared on our Connection Zone webpage, social media, and sent via email each day, and you can submit your answer using the link below!
Correct answers enter you into a daily raffle for the chance to win a complimentary 2027 NAMSS membership for yourself or a colleague. Don’t miss your chance to participate and win!
Submit Your Answers Here During MSP Week!
Your #MSPWeek® Toolkit Is Here
Get ready for MSP Week, Nov. 1–7, 2026! We’ve gathered everything you need to celebrate, share, and show your MSP pride, including downloadable graphics, email resources, cupcake toppers, the MSP Week store, and more. Click and explore the resources below and join the celebration!
Shop NAMSS-branded apparel and accessories to celebrate #MSPWeek® and show your MSP pride.
Visit NAMSS' online merchandise store to purchase branded items to help celebrate #MSPWeek®. Let your colleagues know who you are, what you do, and become advocates through increased visibility.
Shop Online Today!
Share your perspective on the medical staff services profession by submitting a poem or article by Oct. 16, 2026, and add your voice to the #MSPWeek® celebration.
Call for Submissions: Growing the Future of the Profession – We are hosting the poems/articles submission campaign again in 2026! This year, NAMSS invites members to share their experiences and insights on career pathways, professional advancement, and mentorship within the MSP profession. Selected submissions will be featured during MSP Week on the NAMSS website, email, and social media.
To honor the individuals who help shape the future of our field, submit an original article (300-500 words) or poem (12-40 lines) highlighting the journeys, relationships, and opportunities that help MSPs thrive.
Prompts for Inspiration:
- How did you begin your career as an MSP, and where has the journey taken you?
- Share a story about mentoring a colleague or helping someone advance in their MSP profession.
- How have education, certification, or NAMSS resources helped you achieve your professional goals?
- Complete the sentence: “The future of the MSP profession depends on…”
Submission Guidelines:
- For articles: please post as a discussion thread.
- Articles: please post in the “Blogs” section.
Please Submit Your Poems/Articles Here!
The deadline to enter submissions is October 16, 2026.
Explore the words and ideas that capture what it means to be an MSP, with graphics you can download and share.
The strength of the profession lies in its diversity and its shared commitment to excellence. During #MSPWeek®, we elevate the voices of MSPs and the important work you do!
As part of this initiative, we collected MSP Mantras – short, powerful statements that capture the unique characteristics of our members and the multifaceted roles MSPs play. In one sentence, MSPs shared what inspires them, why their role is important, and how they contribute to the evolving healthcare system. Share your mantra with us and you might see it featured on social media!
Download 2026 Mantras Page Here!
Find downloadable resources and ideas to help you celebrate #MSPWeek® at work, online and with your MSP community.
NAMSS has created a variety of tools and ideas to help you celebrate, recognize, and spread the word about MSPs:
Download and Celebrate Together – Creative ideas for celebrating #MSPWeek® within your organization.
Show Your Pride – Merchandise and custom MSP t-shirts.
Share Online – Social media graphics and templates to help amplify your voice.
Say Thank You – Ready-to-use thank you notes to recognize team members.
Take a look back at how MSP Week began and how this annual celebration has grown over the years.
In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed Congressional House Joint Resolution #399, officially proclaiming the first full week in November as National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week.
Since then, NAMSS has proudly partnered with hospitals, managed care organizations, physician offices, university health systems, and government agencies to increase awareness of the vital role MSPs play in healthcare. What began as a national recognition has grown into an annual tradition of celebrating MSPs everywhere.
Download graphics, email signatures, banners, cupcake toppers and other resources to help you celebrate and spread the word.
Discover ways to get involved with NAMSS and connect with a community of professionals who are shaping the future of medical staff services.
Don't miss your chance to be part of our incredible community—sign up today!
See past #MSPWeek® digital contest winners and get inspired by how MSPs have celebrated the profession.
If you have questions, please contact the NAMSS Executive Office at info@namss.org. We look forward to your participation!
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