NAMSS Recognizes Industry Leaders with Fellows Designation

WASHINGTON - Aug. 8, 2016 - PRLog -- The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) is pleased to announce the Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) awarded its inaugural NAMSS Fellow Designation (FMSP).

The first year this designation is being offered, the NAMSS Fellow Designation is the pinnacle of achievement and acknowledgment for the MSP, recognizing a career MSP who has made outstanding contributions to the profession through service as a leader, mentor, and educator. The Fellow Designation signifies the recognition of knowledge along with service to the organization, NAMSS, and advancement of the profession.

For the Class of 2016, 15 individuals were accepted into the prestigious program and they will be honored at the upcoming NAMSS Educational Conference & Exhibition, September 17 – 21, in Boston, Massachusetts.

The MSPs awarded the designation include: Sharon F. Beckley, CPCS, CPMSM; Georganna Biggins, CPCS, CPMSM; Karen Claxton, CPCS, CPMSM; Kate Conklin, CPCS, CPMSM; Sheryl Davis, CPCS, CPMSM; Renee Aird Dengler, CPCS, CPMSM; Jerri Dufour, CPCS, CPMSM; Rebecca (Becky) Findley, CPCS, CPMSM; Geneva Harris, CPCS, CPMSM; Ruth Jackson, CPCS, CPMSM; Kathleen Matzka, CPCS, CPMSM; Patricia McCurdy, CPCS, CPMSM; Faith Rhoades, CPCS, CPMSM; Constance E. Riedel, CPCS, CPMSM; Amy Wade, CPCS, CPMSM

"NAMSS is excited to acknowledge these professionals for their outstanding contributions to the medical services profession and the National Medical Staff Services Association. We created this designation to recognize those individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve their fellow MSPs and advance our field," said NAMSS President, Bonnie Gutierrez, BHA, CPCS, CPMSM. "Each of these individuals has met rigorous requirements and we are excited to showcase their contributions at the upcoming NAMSS Conference."

For additional information on NAMSS Fellows Designation, visit www.namss.org/Membership/NAMSSFellows.

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About NAMSS

The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) is celebrating almost 40 years of enhancing the professional development of and recognition for professionals in the medical staff and credentialing services field. NAMSS' vision is to advance a healthcare environment that maximizes the patient experience through the delivery of quality services. The NAMSS membership includes more than 5,500 medical staff and credentialing services professionals from medical group practices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and CVOs.