Florida Association of Medical Staff Services

The goal of the FAMSS website is to provide a unique level of interactivity and informational resources for our local chapters, leaders, members and other Medical Staff Services Professionals.

The mission of FAMSS is to be the recognized organization for development of individuals responsible for managing credentialing, privileging, practitioner/provider organizations, and regulatory compliance in the diverse healthcare industry in the State of Florida.

The objectives of FAMSS shall be to provide the opportunity for continuing education, to promote the improvement of professional knowledge and skills, to foster collaborative relationships, and to support the missions of FAMSS and NAMSS.

Matt Jones is known as the “Seven Continent Marathon Man.” He went from being a three-time cancer conqueror to relearning how to walk, to going through a bone marrow transplant, to completing seven marathons on seven continents and yes  that includes Antarctica. Matt was diagnosed with cancer on September 11, 2002. After spreading to the fluid in his brain doctors did not think he would live. After victoriously conquering cancer he was told that there has never been anybody go through what he went through and be alive one year later. Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett said, “Matt is a true champion and his story inspires others to be a true champion.” Matt is the author of numerous books and travels around the world sharing his inspiring story and message. For more information about Matt please visit www.MatthewDJones.com

FAMSS has a new address and W-9 Form!

For everyone renewing the membership and paying offline, FAMSS has a new mailing address.

Please make sure your accounting departments update their records. The new address and W-9 are below:

Please make sure all checks are mailed with the confirmation registration to that address with the check so your renewal can be identified.

May 8-10, 2019 | Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort – Orlando

On behalf of the FAMSS Board and Education Committee we are once again extremely happy to provide you with the best in Medical Staff Services education and professional development within our industry.   Our conference will be held at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area in Orlando.

Our morning session will open with Keynote Speaker Matt Jones.  Matt is dynamic, funny and a well-known motivational speaker. Matt has spoken at various State Associations and will definitely set the pace for our conference.

We will once again welcome the Florida Board of Nursing to provide us with important updates on Advanced Practitioners.  Also, at the request of our membership we will address topics on Managed Care, Provider Enrollment, CVO, DEA, OPPE, Physician Aging, Fair Hearings and Legal Updates and more.

We have been approved for 16 NAMSS CEUs!

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

2019  -  38th Annual Educational Conference

I want to bring this very important update to everyone reserving a hotel room for the conference.   Our room block is full at the main Wyndham Tower. 

Reservations are being accepted for the “Wyndham Garden”, which is still on Wyndham property.  The rate for the room will still be $149 with no resort fee, self-parking fee is $8.00. 

The initial booking link will no longer work. Please call the Wyndham Garden at   844-482-8444 (you can no longer use the 800 number).  The name of the block in the Wyndham Garden is FAMSS Annual Conf 2019.

As always, I’m very excited and looking forward to seeing you there!

FAMSS 2019 Conference Attendees: 

As guests of the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Disney is providing a complimentary microsite for specially priced ticket purchases to any park.  You may purchase partial day tickets (After 5:00 PM Twilight Tickets), or you may purchase a full day of fun pre and post conference, as well as a savings on all Multi-day (2+ Day) tickets. For the special pricing you must purchase your tickets by May 7th.   All Multi-day tickets include an additional complimentary "Bonus Visit" admission to a Disney Water Park or Mini Golf. Enjoy the conference and begin your magical experience at Disney. Remember our conference days are May 8 - 10, 2019 so hurry and register for the 2019 FAMSS Annual Conference today.  Regards, Marjorie Colón, FAMSS President Elect and Education Conference Chair.