The delta and omicron coronavirus variant surges have pushed health systems and hospitals to a breaking point, according to healthcare provider executives during a recent webcast hosted by the American Hospital Association. The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest public health crisis in generations. The pandemic has strained health systems and hospitals on several fronts, including staffing, supply chain, and finances. In 2020 and 2021, health systems and hospitals received financial assistance from the federal government, but that assistance is dwindling.

The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) provides credentials for medical staff service professionals in the arenas of credentialing and medical services management.

The two certifications are:

• Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM)
• Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS)

Is it time for MSPs to pursue one or each of these credentials if staffing, resources, and existing job responsibilities allow for it? Many signs say yes.