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NAMSS Conference 2024

Join us for a captivating panel discussion as our team discusses Best Practices for Developing, Implementing and Maintaining Clinical Privileges.

Enter our raffle at our booth for a $200 Nordstrom Gift Card — two lucky winners will be selected!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

8:00am – 9:00am in the Mile High Ballroom 4D-4F

Best Practices for Developing, Implementing and Maintaining Clinical Privileges

Presented by: Mark Smith, MD, MBA, FACS, CPHQ, Chief Medical Officer, and Lisa Velasco, MSM, LPTA, FMSP, CPMSM, CPCS, Senior Director, Professional Services, The Hardenbergh Group.

Session Description: Developing clinical privileges is a critical aspect of every Medical Staff Office and the cornerstone of effective medical staff management. This session is designed to equip new physician leaders and Medical Service Professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of this process. We will delve into strategies for new, ongoing assessment, and adjustment of privileges to meet evolving needs and standards. We will discuss the critical roles of leadership, MSPs and the Board in ensuring patient safety and maintaining high standards of care.

By attending this sessions, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of clinical privileging and its impact on patient care quality.

Mark A. Smith, MD, MBA, FACS, CPHQ, Chief Medical Officer
Presenter

Dr. Smith brings 30 years of clinical practice as a surgeon and has held multiple roles in senior hospital administration making him uniquely qualified to assist clients to develop solutions to their complex problems.

Lisa Velasco, MSM, LPTA, FMSP, CPMSM, CPCS, Senior Director Professional Services
Presenter

Lisa brings nearly 30 years of experience with hospitals and managed care organizations, accreditation and regulatory standards, healthcare law, credentialing and privileging, start-up operations, mergers and acquisitions, physician relations, recruitment, and practitioner wellness.

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