National Association Medical Staff Services Releases State Of The Profession Report

WASHINGTON - Oct. 3, 2016 - PRLog -- The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) released the first of its kind, State of the Medical Services Profession Report, on Sept. 19, 2016 at the NAMSS 40^th Educational Conference & Exhibition in Boston. Unique to the industry, the report raises awareness, educates, and aims to obtain recognition within the healthcare landscape for Medical Services Professionals (MSPs), articulating that the MSP profession is a valuable one in the healthcare arena and that it is  vital  for  overall patient safety.

Evolving over the past 40 years from a profession that encompassed primarily clerical positions, the medical services profession now spans a wide range of employment settings and requires a specific knowledge base and professional core competencies. By creating this report, NAMSS is providing MSPs with the tools they need to become activists for their field and showcase the important role they have within their healthcare organization.

"During my tenure as a Medical Services Professional, I have seen the role of MSPs evolve in significance for the healthcare industry," says NAMSS President Bonnie Gutierrez. "I see advancement opportunities for MSPs and education that will pave the way for future leaders. We are proud to launch the "State of the Medical Services Profession" Report as a tool for MSPs to show their valuable role in patient safety and to help ensure MSPs will have long, prosperous and purposeful careers."

In the coming months, NAMSS will launch resources and education to aid MSPs in conversations with their department staff, healthcare administrators, and chief medical officers on the valuable MSPs have within the healthcare industry. Additionally, NAMSS will celebrate National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week, Nov. 6-12, with new tools and information to continue to support MSPs in their careers.

The State of the Medical Service Profession Report is based on research compiled by NAMSS via its 2014 Job Task Analysis (JTA), NAMSS member surveys, focus groups, and interviews; and outlines the core functions, needed skills, and industry trends of the profession.

Download (http://www.namss.org/About/StateoftheProfession.aspx) the full report and learn more about how NAMSS is supporting the advancement of MSPs within the healthcare industry.

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About the State of the Medical Service Profession Report
The State of the Medical Service Profession seeks to raise awareness, educate, and obtain recognition within the healthcare industry for MSPs as a true and valuable profession. MSPs, from entry level to the most senior level in the department, are the gatekeepers of patient safety within the healthcare industry. NAMSS looks to support MSPs over the span of their careers and raise awareness of the critical role MSPs play in maintaining a trusted healthcare environment.

About the National Association Medical Staff Services
The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) is dedicated to enhancing the professional development of and recognition for professionals in the medical services profession 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 5,600 medical services professionals from medical group practices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and CVOs. Learn more about NAMSS at www.namss.org.