Episode 20: The Power of the MSP

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Hey Credentialing Fam 👋,

This one? Whew. It's for you. The backbone. The gatekeepers. The spreadsheet warriors. The unsung compliance pros who hold entire healthcare systems together.

It’s bold, real, and packed with truth bombs about what it actually means to be a Medical Staff Professional today.

Shannen and Nyleen get real about:

* The origin of MSPs as gatekeepers—why it mattered then, and still matters now
* Why credentialing isn’t clerical—it’s clinical, legal, operational, and strategic
* The federal oversight coming in 2028 (yep, the Death Master File is no joke)
* What leadership needs to hear about respecting the credentialing role
* Honest advice for every burned-out, overlooked, and underpaid MSP
* And a big reminder: *you’re not just pushing paper—you’re protecting lives*

*This episode is for the ones who:
   * Answer the call when an audit hits
   * Catch the expired license before it slips through
   * Are tired of being last to know, first to blame
   * Want change, recognition, and a seat at the table

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Resources Mentioned:

Verify your Nurses' Credentials:

https://www.nursys.com/

Operation Nightingale:

https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/media-materials/nightingale/

🔎 Verify Your Doctor’s Credentials

✔️ State-Specific Medical Board License Lookup:
Find your state’s board here:
https://www.fsmb.org/contact-a-state-medical-board/

✔️ Medicare Exclusions List (LEIE) – Check if your provider is federally excluded:
https://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/exclusions_list.asp

✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name:
Create your own Google Alert here:
https://www.google.com/alerts

For Medical Staff Professional:

✔️ FSMB.org – Federation of State Medical Boards Physician Lookup:
https://www.fsmb.org/physician-license-lookup/

✔️ Hospital Websites:
Many hospitals have public directories listing credentialed medical staff. Look for a “Find a Doctor” or “Medical Staff Directory” page.

✔️ Set Google Alerts on Your Doctor’s Name:
Create your own Google Alert here:
https://www.google.com/alerts

🔎 Wanna know if your doctor is actually board certified?
Check for yourself right here:
👉 Verify a Plastic Surgeon

Because credentials do matter. 🩺✨

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