National Association Medical Staff Services

Education - namss provides professional and continuing education resources for training and certification of members.

Certification - namss provides professional certification programs that are overseen by an affiliated, but autonomous certification arm of namss, the certification commission of namss. This program assures a level of competence through the ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills in the field of provider credentialing and medical services management. A three-year recertification cycle has been established to maintain current knowledge with the ever-changing aspects of healthcare administration, credentialing, accreditation standards and advancements in technology.

Leadership and board - namss holds meetings for the 14-member board of directors of namss, including four officers who are members of the executive committee. The executive director is an additional non-voting member that is part of the leadership structure of namss.

Government relations - namss provides a voice for federal and state government legislative or regulatory advocacy, outreach to strategic partners and industry liaisons, and policy position development related to the field of medical staff services.

Publications and marketing - namss produces the journal for medical service providers entitled synergy, a monthly newsletter, email blasts, products, website updates and brochures and materials for the membership, and promotion of events.