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The Power of Risk Tolerance to Boost Personal Effectiveness

2024-07-02T23:59:31+00:00|Personal Development|

TMG’s Executive MSP Competency Model includes risk tolerance as a necessary skill for personal effectiveness. Defined as the willingness to take on uncertainty and potential setbacks in pursuit of goals, we often hear about risk tolerance as it relates to the world of finance. But risk tolerance is just as important in Medical Staff Services.

Infographic: 7 Reasons to Use TMG Consulting to Merge Credentialing & PE

2023-07-25T15:22:31+00:00|Infographic, Medical Staff Services Department|

Merging credentialing and provider enrollment departments presents numerous benefits and synergistic opportunities to healthcare organizations. TMG Consulting provides expert guidance for a seamless integration process. This graphic outlines 7 reasons to use TMG Consulting to merge credentialing and provider enrollment. You can download a PDF of the infographic here: https://www.teammedglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tmg_consulting.pdf

Chronicles of Efficiency: Time Management Tips for MSPs

2024-07-02T23:58:10+00:00|Personal Development|

TMG’s Executive MSP Competency Model includes time management as a necessary skill for personal effectiveness. Some would call time management our superpower. After all, every second counts as we navigate through a labyrinth of tasks, from acting as the sentinels of patient safety to keeping the gears of Medical Staff Services turning smoothly. When we

Making Informed Choices: Training Staff vs. Hiring Temporary Staff in Medical Staff Services

2024-07-02T23:56:52+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department|

Healthcare organizations face an ongoing challenge of optimizing staff resources. Balancing the need for specialized expertise, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness requires careful consideration when deciding between training existing staff or hiring temporary staff. Training and Cross-Training Training existing MSP staff members can be an effective strategy when time permits and the required skills are relatively

Infographic: 6 Benefits to Merging Credentialing & Provider Enrollment

2023-06-30T18:38:43+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department|

Merging credentialing and provider enrollment departments within healthcare organizations can offer several advantages and synergies, including an efficiency boost, data integrity, and enhanced reporting. TMG’s infographic outlines 6 advantages and the role TMG Consulting can play in successfully integrating the departments. You can download the infographic here: https://www.teammedglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/tmg_merging_info.pdf

Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Workplace Skill

2024-07-02T23:55:12+00:00|Personal Development|

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,

Team Med Global: Building a Culture of Innovation, Motivation, and Excellence

2023-06-26T17:46:27+00:00|Team Med Global|

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

Infographic: 7 Factors Influencing Medical Staff Application Processing Time

2023-07-11T18:07:41+00:00|Credentialing, Infographic|

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

Defining Competency in Strategic Development

2024-07-02T23:39:10+00:00|PLP Competency|

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

Pages of Inspiration: A Collection of the TMG Team’s Favorite Books

2023-06-16T16:56:55+00:00|Personal Development|

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

TMG Spotlight: Deborah Ormay, BS, M.Div, CPCS®, CPMSM®

2023-06-13T15:25:49+00:00|TMG Team Spotlight|

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

Mastering the Merge: Unleashing the Potential of Credentialing and Provider Enrollment Integration

2023-06-12T22:10:58+00:00|Medical Staff Services Department, Team Med Global Consulting|

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

Infographic: 6 Steps to Delegated Credentialing

2023-10-02T18:59:44+00:00|Infographic|

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

Infographic: Meeting Management Roadmap for MSPs

2023-04-07T15:59:03+00:00|Infographic, Medical Staff Services Department|

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

MSP Integrity: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Unethical Behavior

2023-04-03T17:19:09+00:00|Personal Development|

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

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