TMG’s Executive MSP Competency Model includes emotional intelligence as a necessary skill for personal effectiveness. While an MSP’s technical expertise and knowledge are important, emotional intelligence (EQ) is what enables you to effectively navigate interactions, manage your emotions, and build strong relationships with your colleagues. The Importance of Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence encompasses several components,
Everyone involved in Team Med Global - from the operations team to subject matter experts to faculty members - embodies our tagline, "Innovate. Motivate. Excel." We take immense pride in our vibrant organizational culture and our commitment to provide trailblazing MSP education and empowerment. Our success is built on our collective values of collaboration, giving
Many factors can impact processing times for medical staff applications at initial appointment and reappointment, including the use of a CVO, whether processes are automated, and the complexity of an applicant’s history. TMG’s infographic pinpoints 7 factors that influence processing times and 3 ways that ProVISIONary Staffing can help reduce time to completion: You can
TMG recently added “strategic development” as an area of competency for Executive MSPs. While strategic development isn’t often discussed in Medical Staff Services, it’s worth exploring. Broadly speaking, competency in strategic development refers to the set of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to effectively formulate, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives within an organization. It encompasses
Books have long held the power to transport us to different worlds, ignite our imaginations, and challenge our perspectives. Their hidden treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration can profoundly impact our personal and professional lives. Whether we seek guidance, motivation, or a fresh perspective, the right book has the ability to shape our thinking, ignite
Deborah Ormay, BS, M.Div, CPCS®, CPMSM® lends her expertise to TMG as a subject matter expert in managed care. Deborah has risen up the credentialing ladder in a career spanning three decades. After starting her career as an administrative assistant at a staff-model HMO, Deborah worked her way up to lead exception review analyst. From
Merging credentialing and provider enrollment departmental functions within healthcare organizations can offer several advantages and synergies. However, the integration must be carefully planned and executed to ensure a successful transition. That’s where TMG Consulting can help. 6 Benefits to Merging Credentialing & Provider Enrollment Here are six ways the credentialing-provider enrollment departmental integration can prove
Delegated credentialing provides health plans and provider networks with shorter turnaround times, reduced in-house credentialing numbers, and standardized processes. This infographic outlines the process and creates the road to success. Or, you can download a PDF of the infographic here: https://www.teammedglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tmg_delegated_credentialing.pdf 1. Facility Contract There must be an existing facility contract with the health plan
Healthcare organizations have a multitude of standing committees, ad-hoc committees, and task forces. This MSP roadmap outlines the steps that lead to stellar meeting management, which can increase efficiency and improve effectiveness. Or, you can download a PDF of the infographic here: https://www.teammedglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/tmg_meeting_management.pdf Logistics Schedule a date for the meeting, a conference room or virtual
We’ve all heard (or witnessed) the horror stories: The MSP who embezzled money, who cheated on their remote timecard, who misrepresented facts to make themselves look better, or who falsified their credentials on their resume. These behaviors don’t reflect the integrity exhibited by the vast majority of those in our profession, yet it’s worth examining
Delegated credentialing can feel intimidating to both new and seasoned MSPs in managed care, hospital, or CVO environments. But the intimidation is replaced with confidence once you understand the foundations of the delegated credentialing process. Here are the six steps necessary for successful delegated credentialing: Facility contract: The group or facility must have an existing
TMG understands that professional development is key to building skills and implementing best practices, yet we often hear that organizations are reluctant to invest in MSP continuing education. That’s why it’s up to us to make the case that it’s in our department’s best interest to underwrite the cost of meaningful professional development opportunities. Here
With the U.S. unemployment rate hovering at a 50-year low, an increasing number of medical staff services departments, CVOs, payer enrollment departments, and physician practices are short-staffed. Thanks in part to mergers, acquisitions, and ever-changing organizational structures, many departments within the medical staff services industry are running at suboptimal efficiency. Taken together, these phenomena are
Hospital-based MSPs are responsible for the sequence of events surrounding board actions during application, reapplication, and requests for additional privileges. TMG has developed this infographic of board processes to help MSPs achieve a smooth workflow. For your convenience, you can download a PDF of the infographic here: https://www.teammedglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tmg_board_process2.pdf
Sara Collins, MHA, CPCS®, CPMSM® lends her expertise to Team Med Global as a member of the Speakers Team and a subject matter expert. Over the past 18 years, Sara has held positions ranging from lead credentialing specialist to provider enrollment supervisor to overpayment resolution manager. For the past eight years, she has served LifePoint
