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Embracing the Future: Introducing Provider Lifecycle Professionals
Embracing the Future: Introducing Provider Lifecycle Professionals

Provider Lifecycle Professionals

Embracing the Future: Introducing Provider Lifecycle Professionals

For years, the healthcare industry has relied on dedicated professionals to ensure that providers are properly licensed, credentialed, privileged, enrolled, and aligned with quality standards. These individuals play a critical role in safeguarding patient care, upholding regulatory compliance, and maintaining the operational integrity of healthcare organizations. Yet, despite their expertise and essential contributions, many have

2025-02-20T19:01:47+00:00|Provider Lifecycle Professionals|

Why it’s Tough to Change Department Culture — And What You Can Do About It
Why it’s Tough to Change Department Culture — And What You Can Do About It

Blog

Why it’s Tough to Change Department Culture — And What You Can Do About It

Department culture is the invisible force that shapes the behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of a team. Navigating department culture is critical to the Medical Services Professional (MSP) role. A strong, positive culture fosters collaboration and efficiency, while a stagnant or misaligned culture can hinder progress and create unnecessary friction. Changing department culture is notoriously difficult,

2025-02-08T16:55:14+00:00|Blog|

Spotlight: Heidi Thompson, MBA, CPCS®, CPMSM®, FMSP
Spotlight: Heidi Thompson, MBA, CPCS®, CPMSM®, FMSP

TMG Team Spotlight

Spotlight: Heidi Thompson, MBA, CPCS®, CPMSM®, FMSP

Heidi Thompson, MBA, CPCS®, CPMSM®, FMSP, brings extensive expertise and leadership to her role as TMG’s ProVISIONary Staffing Talent Acquisition Specialist. With more than four decades of experience in medical staff services, Heidi has held senior positions at leading healthcare organizations, including St. Luke’s Health System and the University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics. She

2025-01-31T20:17:39+00:00|TMG Team Spotlight|

18 Years Strong: A Journey of Gratitude and Service
18 Years Strong: A Journey of Gratitude and Service

Team Med Global

18 Years Strong: A Journey of Gratitude and Service

January 21 marked a milestone that is close to my heart—TMG’s 18th anniversary. As I reflect on this journey, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible people who have been part of this path and for the opportunity to do what I love most: help others. TMG was born in 2007 with a vision

2025-01-29T16:51:15+00:00|Team Med Global|

Charting the Course: The Status of Enrollment and Credentialing Integration
Charting the Course: The Status of Enrollment and Credentialing Integration

Credentialing, Provider Enrollment

Charting the Course: The Status of Enrollment and Credentialing Integration

For years, TMG has been a thought leader in the conversation surrounding the integration of provider enrollment and credentialing. Recognizing the inherent overlap between these functions, TMG has consistently highlighted the potential for greater efficiency, improved workflows, and enhanced accuracy through their alignment. While traditionally managed as separate processes, both provider enrollment and credentialing aim

2025-01-29T16:34:39+00:00|Credentialing, Provider Enrollment|

Adapting to a Value-Based Care World: Credentialing and Enrollment Trends
Adapting to a Value-Based Care World: Credentialing and Enrollment Trends

Credentialing, Provider Enrollment

Adapting to a Value-Based Care World: Credentialing and Enrollment Trends

As value-based care (VBC) continues to reshape healthcare, Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) play a pivotal role in ensuring that practitioners are both credentialed and enrolled effectively. These interconnected processes are foundational to participating in alternative payment models (APMs), where reimbursement hinges on delivering high-quality, coordinated, and cost-efficient care. How Credentialing and Enrollment Drive Success in

2025-01-23T16:10:21+00:00|Credentialing, Provider Enrollment|

The Role of MSPs in Building Resilience in Healthcare Teams
The Role of MSPs in Building Resilience in Healthcare Teams

MSP Competency

The Role of MSPs in Building Resilience in Healthcare Teams

Workplace pressures in healthcare have reached unprecedented levels, from workforce shortages to increasing regulatory demands. For Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), this environment calls for more than operational efficiency—it demands a commitment to building resilience within their organizations. By optimizing onboarding, maintaining rigorous credentialing standards, and supporting workforce planning efforts, MSPs play a vital role in

2025-01-15T23:11:32+00:00|MSP Competency|

MSPs as Strategic Partners in Healthcare Quality Improvement
MSPs as Strategic Partners in Healthcare Quality Improvement

Quality

MSPs as Strategic Partners in Healthcare Quality Improvement

In healthcare, quality improvement (QI) is a fundamental pursuit, driving better patient outcomes, streamlined processes, and enhanced operational efficiency. Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) are uniquely positioned to play a strategic role in healthcare quality improvement by leveraging their expertise in licensing, credentialing, compliance, and provider enrollment. As experts in maintaining standards and ensuring that healthcare

2025-01-13T17:53:04+00:00|Quality|

Building Trust: The Importance of Transparency in Credentialing
Building Trust: The Importance of Transparency in Credentialing

Credentialing

Building Trust: The Importance of Transparency in Credentialing

Trust forms the foundation of healthcare. When patients enter a medical facility, they’re placing their well-being, and sometimes their lives, in the hands of professionals they may have never met before. They trust that these professionals are skilled, licensed, and competent. In this complex environment, credentialing—verifying and vetting healthcare practitioners’ qualifications—plays a critical role in

2025-01-06T19:30:46+00:00|Credentialing|

Reducing Administrative Friction: Practical Strategies for MSPs
Reducing Administrative Friction: Practical Strategies for MSPs

Blog, Skills

Reducing Administrative Friction: Practical Strategies for MSPs

In healthcare administration, every smooth interaction, efficient workflow, and clearly defined role contributes to high-quality patient care. As Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), you play a vital role in keeping these administrative gears turning smoothly by reducing potential points of friction. Whether you’re involved in credentialing, licensing, provider enrollment, or compliance, your actions can directly impact

2024-12-10T18:48:16+00:00|Blog, Skills|

Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: Preparing for 2025 Benchmark Adjustments
Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: Preparing for 2025 Benchmark Adjustments

MSP Competency

Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: Preparing for 2025 Benchmark Adjustments

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue to grow in popularity, with more beneficiaries enrolling each year. However, as enrollment rises, so does regulatory scrutiny. For Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) tasked with managing practitioner licensing, credentialing, and enrollment, the upcoming 2025 benchmark adjustments bring both challenges and opportunities. Staying ahead of these changes will be critical to

2024-12-09T19:47:20+00:00|MSP Competency|

Future-Focused: Key Trends Shaping MSP Work in 2025
Future-Focused: Key Trends Shaping MSP Work in 2025

Medical Staff Services Department

Future-Focused: Key Trends Shaping MSP Work in 2025

The healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment as organizations prepare for 2025. Credentialing, provider enrollment, and licensing are no longer behind-the-scenes operations—they’re integral to achieving strategic objectives. Healthcare leaders must stay ahead of emerging trends to adapt to this dynamic landscape. This post identifies essential trends influencing credentialing and provider enrollment practices, inspired by

2024-12-04T18:32:06+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department|

The Power of Professional Development in Medical Staff Services
The Power of Professional Development in Medical Staff Services

Career Development

The Power of Professional Development in Medical Staff Services

From licensing to credentialing to provider enrollment to quality, MSPs handle high-stakes responsibilities that demand up-to-date knowledge, specialized skills, and a commitment to excellence. To keep pace with industry changes, investing in continuous education and professional development is vital—not only for individual growth but also for creating a high-performance team capable of navigating the complexities

2024-11-22T15:07:43+00:00|Career Development|

Unlocking Success: Engaging Remote and Hybrid Teams
Unlocking Success: Engaging Remote and Hybrid Teams

Medical Staff Services Department

Unlocking Success: Engaging Remote and Hybrid Teams

Imagine a workplace where team members feel connected, motivated, and valued—even if they’ve never met in person. In today’s world of remote and hybrid teams, this vision is not only possible but essential. Gone are the days when engagement could be fueled by watercooler chats and in-person meetings. Now, MSP leaders must adapt and innovate

2024-11-15T23:09:40+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department|

Mastering Practitioner Onboarding: How MSPs Set the Stage for Success
Mastering Practitioner Onboarding: How MSPs Set the Stage for Success

Medical Staff Services Department

Mastering Practitioner Onboarding: How MSPs Set the Stage for Success

Welcoming a new practitioner is an exciting milestone for any healthcare organization. But beyond hiring, a robust onboarding process is essential to ensure a smooth transition. As Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), you play a pivotal role in setting the stage for a practitioner's success from day one. Here's how MSPs can lead an effective onboarding

2024-11-11T19:15:30+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department|