Florida Association of Medical Staff Services

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.

Dear FAMSS Members:

Below are the proposed Bylaw changes recommended by the Board of Directors.  These changes were made at the recommendation of legal counsel and require a vote of the membership for inclusion in the Bylaws as we file for IRS Tax Exempt status.

Please indicate your vote for each section.  

Thank you and have a WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON!

ARTICLE IV. PURPOSE

The purpose of FAMSS shall be to accomplish our vision to:

• Enhance the skills and competence of practicing Medical Services Professionals.
• Help members understand and succeed in the changing organizational structure of the healthcare industry.
• Promote a positive and professional image of FAMSS and its members. Encourage and support mentoring and networking opportunities.

FAMSS purpose shall be accomplished exclusively through charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

ARTICLE XIII. DISSOLUTION Section 1. Dissolution of FAMSS

FAMSS shall be dissolved upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events: (a) the written

consent or affirmative vote to dissolve the Association by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors –

for purposes of this paragraph, a quorum shall be all of the Board of Directors of the Association; (b) the

entry of a dissolution decree or judicial order by a court of competent jurisdiction or by operation of law; or (c) the occurrence of any other event causing the dissolution of a Florida not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Florida.

Section 2. Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution

Upon dissolution of the Association, the assets shall be distributed as follows: All liabilities and obligations of the organization will be paid, satisfied, and discharged. All remaining funds will be distributed and used for one or more exempt purposes within section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code and more specifically, used to promote the medical services profession, such as donations to other states or NAMSS, who regularly promote educational conferences, or donations to state scholarship funds.

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.