Collaboration in Action: How MSPs and CMOs Move the Organization Forward - 3/17/2026

Join DeLaine Christie, CPCS, CPMSM, FMSP, and Victor Vargas, MD, CPE, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET for their presentation, "Collaboration in Action: How MSPs and CMOs Move the Organization Forward"

Date/Time:

• Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Speaker(s): 

• DeLaine Christie, CPCS, CPMSM, FMSP
• Victor Vargas, MD, MBA, CPE

Description: 

• This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Medical Staff Professionals and Chief Medical Officers partner day to day to support safe, high‑quality patient care. Through real-world examples, presenters explore how trust, communication, and shared accountability drive effective medical staff operations and organizational success. Attendees will gain practical insights into strengthening MSP–CMO collaboration to advance strategy, streamline processes, and lead with impact.

  Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the complementary roles of Medical Staff Professionals and Chief Medical Officers in supporting medical staff governance and organizational priorities.
• Identify key practices that strengthen MSP–CMO collaboration through effective communication, trust, and shared accountability.
• Recognize common challenges and solutions in MSP–CMO partnerships using real‑world examples.
• Apply practical strategies to enhance collaboration between medical staff services and executive leadership in their own organizations.

CEs:

• This webinar has been approved for 1.0 CE credit.

Cost:

• NAMSS members: Free
• Non-NAMSS members: $75

This webinar covers the following  Core Functional Area(s) and Tomorrow's MSP Skillsets: 

Core Functional Area(s)

• Facilitates Medical Staff Functions

Skillsets:

• Communication
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Professional Presence
• Relationship Building