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Harmony in Medical Staff Services: Conflict Management Strategies for MSPs

2024-07-03T00:12:04+00:00|MSP Competency|

As Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), we often navigate complex interactions and sensitive situations. That’s why conflict management is a key skill area in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model, which serves as a blueprint for MSP excellence. Here's a guide to help MSPs approach workplace conflicts with confidence and tact. Understanding Conflict Conflict in the workplace

Navigating the Mental Health Maze: Strategies for MSPs

2024-07-03T00:11:08+00:00|Personal Development|

In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) are the unsung weavers of safety and quality, ensuring the threads of credentialing and provider enrollment interlace flawlessly. Our diligence safeguards the integrity of healthcare delivery. Yet, this pivotal role carries immense responsibility, where the meticulous scrutiny of details is not just expected but required.

The Evolution and Importance of Provider Enrollment: A Perspective from the Front Lines

2023-11-07T16:03:06+00:00|Provider Enrollment|

Provider enrollment stands at the crossroads of the healthcare industry, playing an instrumental role that is often overlooked and underappreciated. It's time to shed light on the vital importance of provider enrollment specialists and acknowledge the role they play in the broader context of healthcare management. A Glimpse Into the Past Years ago, the provider

Dyad Leadership in Healthcare: A New Paradigm for Success

2024-07-03T00:08:47+00:00|Leadership|

Dyad leadership is an emerging trend that promises to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of healthcare delivery. This innovative model sees a physician leader join forces with an administrative leader to oversee a specific service line. Understanding this trend is vital for Medical Services Professionals. What is Dyad Leadership? At its core, dyad leadership is

Educational Certificates: An Essential Asset for Medical Services Professionals

2023-10-30T15:31:29+00:00|Career Development|

As Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), we navigate environments ranging from hospitals and health plans to CVOs and medical practices. Because of our wide range of responsibilities, continuous learning becomes paramount. Enter the value of educational certificates from webinars and programs tailored for MSPs. 1. Strengthening Your Professional Footprint In a field where precision and up-to-date

Infographic: 6 Provider Enrollment KPIs

2023-10-30T15:14:02+00:00|Infographic|

Optimizing the enrollment process is essential for efficient operations and improved care quality. This infographic outlines 6 provider enrollment KPIs to monitor in order to enhance your department’s effectiveness. You can download a PDF of the provider enrollment KPIs infographic here: https://www.teammedglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tmg_pe_kpi_info.pdf

MSP Rust Out: Recognizing, Managing, and Preventing Professional Stagnation

2024-07-03T00:07:59+00:00|MSP Well-Being|

While our role as MSPs can be incredibly rewarding, we are not immune to the challenges that can lead to professional stagnation or "rust out." Rust Out vs. Burn Out Rust out is a gradual decline in motivation, job satisfaction, and overall professional engagement over time. As opposed to burnout, which is characterized by excessive

Project Management Skills Drive Efficiency in Medical Staff Services

2024-07-03T00:07:08+00:00|MSP Competency|

In an environment characterized by mounting administrative complexities and relentless pursuit of efficiency, project management stands out as a linchpin for MSP success. Project management is a key area of knowledge in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model, which serves as a blueprint for MSP excellence. When we have strong project management skills, we’re empowered to

TMG Spotlight: Olivia Paxton

2023-10-09T15:15:07+00:00|TMG Team Spotlight|

TMG Education Director Olivia Paxton has an intuitive grasp of client needs and educational program development, embodying TMG’s mission of providing value-driven services to MSPs. Starting six months ago as TMG Customer Success Manager, Olivia brought to her role a wealth of experience in guest relations and management gleaned from the hospitality industry. As Education

9 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Medical Staff Services

2024-07-03T00:06:17+00:00|Leadership, Medical Staff Services Department|

In a world increasingly driven by innovation and ever-evolving challenges, creativity is no longer a trait exclusive to artists, designers, or writers. It is an essential skill for any MSP, and is a key driver of personal effectiveness in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model. As MSPs, we have a unique opportunity to infuse creativity into

Battling MSP Loneliness and Burnout

2024-07-03T00:05:26+00:00|MSP Well-Being|

Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) handle critical administrative tasks, ensuring compliance, safeguarding patient safety, and maximizing reimbursements. Often, though, we find ourselves grappling with loneliness, isolation, and burnout, a problem exacerbated by the lack of camaraderie and face-to-face collaboration due to remote and hybrid work environments. The Loneliness Epidemic Among MSPs MSPs are on the front

10 Career Planning Tips for MSPs

2024-07-03T00:04:33+00:00|Career Development|

Career planning is an essential skill for any MSP, and is a key driver of execution in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model. Understanding our career options, developing a plan, and implementing that plan enable us to find right-fit positions that align with our priorities and values. Here are 10 career planning tips that will help

A New Way to Visualize Medical Staff Services Functions

2023-09-05T17:37:14+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department|

TMG has unveiled a new graphic featuring a colorful snake segmented into the functions of Medical Staff Services. This metaphorical representation not only illustrates the sequential nature of our work but also highlights the dynamic nature of Medical Staff Services. The choice of a snake as the symbol for Medical Staff Services functions is more

Navigating Office Negotiations: Strategies for Success

2024-07-03T00:02:37+00:00|Career Development|

Negotiation is an essential skill for any MSP, and is a key driver of personal effectiveness in TMG’s EMSP Core Competency Model. From salary discussions to task allocation, knowing how to negotiate can pave the way for collaborative solutions that benefit all parties involved. The following delves into the art of negotiation, the strategies that

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