February 2026 Newsletter 
President's Report
Welcome February!
February is here. The groundhog saw his shadow and decided no early spring for us. Everything is cold, gray, and drab...but it doesn't have to be! February is an extraordinary month with much to celebrate.
- Black History Month
- American Heart Month
- National Goat Yoga Month
- Valentine's Day (2/14)
- Fat Tuesday (2/17)
- Mardi Gras (2/17)
- Do a Grouch a Favor Day (2/16)
- And so many more: February Holidays and Observances For Your 2026 Calendar
While we're thinking about things to be happy about and thankful for this month, I am thankful for the hard work the Conference Planning Committee is putting into this year's conference. We are planning an exciting conference and networking opportunity for everyone this year.
Please take some time to think about nominations for our open President-Elect position and reach out to Katie Sloat with any questions. We will put out the ofiicial nomination form soon.
Annual Conference
We hope to see everyone at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, PA on April 13th and 14th, 2026!
Things are starting to take shape for the 37th Annual PAMSS Conference. Look for the link to register within the next week. Check out the word cloud bell for a sneak peek while we work to finalize the agenda and get the registration links up and running. We are looking at approximately 9 NAMSS CE Credits.
FUN VENDORS: Do you own a small business or know someone who would like to be a "fun vendor" at the 2026 Conference? Please reach out to us for more information.
If you would like to volunteer to be part of the conference planning committee, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.
NAMSS News
Please consider following NAMSS on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Introducing our new Director at Large:
Caroline Strickland, MBA-HCA, CPCS, CPMSM, FMSP
(1) Caroline Strickland, MBA-HCA, CPCS, CPMSM, FMSP | LinkedIn - Caroline plans to attend our 37th Annual Conference in April. Be sure to say Hello!
NAMSS Webinars and Articles:
NAMSS: Introducing The New NAMSS Benchmark Report - 2/10/2026 (Free to Members)
NAMSS: NAMSS Member Forum: Maximizing Your Membership Impact - 2/12/2026
Walking Away From Success: Redefining Leadership - By Jennifer Cloud, CPMSM, CPCS
Marching Ahead: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through DEI in NAMSS - By Claudia Elmore, CPCS, CPMSM
Team Culture: The Heart of Medical Staff Services Success - By Jennifer Dorais, MHA, CPMSM, CPCS, Takiyah Harper
Welcome New Members
Welcome to PAMSS!
Networking News
Are you on LinkedIn? Join our PAMSS Group and display it proudly on your profile: Medical Staff Services Association of Pennsylvania (PAMSS) | Groups | LinkedIn
Additional Webinars:
- Polsinelli series starts 2/6 with additional webinars 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, & 3/13 https://www.polsinelli.com/health-care/events/part-1-2026-medical-staff-virtual-conference
Do you like Podcasts and want to listen to what other MSP's experience?
Check out Shannen and Nyleen from the Credentialing Chronicles Podcast weekly for new episodes.
- Are you interested in a platform promoting synergy and cooperation among industry professionals with new corners in the ever-evolving world of credentialing? Then check out the Credentialing Collaboration Group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HSFJV9aSb/
- Be sure to check out the Networking Tab of the PAMSS website. This is a great place to post questions and connect with other members of PAMSS.
