{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Arizona Association of Medical Staff Services","home_page_url":"https://azamss.com","description":"Arizona Association of Medical Staff Services","author":{"name":"Arizona Association of Medical Staff Services"},"items":[{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/ncqa-clarification-on-rel-requirements-for-reappointment-apps","html_content":"

NCQA added the requirement for R/E/L data collection fields to the re-credentialing cycle in the 2025 standards year. NCQA plans to retire this requirement for re-credentialing beginning with the 2028 standards year, thr...

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/ncqa-clarification-on-rel-requirements-for-reappointment-apps","title":"NCQA Clarification on R/E/L requirements for Reappointment Apps","summary":"NCQA added the requirement for R/E/L data collection fields to the re-credentialing cycle in the 2025 standards year. NCQA plans to retire this requirement for re-credentialing beginning with the 2028 standards year, thr...","date_modified":"2026-05-12T19:33:17Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/fun-fact-friday-512026---mayo-clinic-arizona","html_content":"

From out of the Desert Blooms a jewel of the Southwest: A commentary on the History of Mayo Clinic in Arizona.

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/fun-fact-friday-512026---mayo-clinic-arizona","title":"FUN FACT FRIDAY (5/1/2026) - Mayo Clinic Arizona","summary":"From out of the Desert Blooms a jewel of the Southwest: A commentary on the History of Mayo Clinic in Arizona.","date_modified":"2026-05-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/fun-fact-friday-4102026-the-barrow-neurological-institute","html_content":"

Did you know? The Barrow Neurological Institute traces its roots back to 1950, when the Barrow Neurological Foundation was first formed-long before the institute officially opened.

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/fun-fact-friday-4102026-the-barrow-neurological-institute","title":"FUN FACT FRIDAY (4/10/2026): The Barrow Neurological Institute","summary":"Did you know? The Barrow Neurological Institute traces its roots back to 1950, when the Barrow Neurological Foundation was first formed-long before the institute officially opened.","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:34:06Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/fun-fact-friday-3202026--msp-edition-and-womens-history-month","html_content":"

March is Women's History Month: Did you know, Arizona's first hospital was established on April 24, 1880 by a group of women-the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Tucson.

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/fun-fact-friday-3202026--msp-edition-and-womens-history-month","title":"FUN FACT FRIDAY 3/20/2026- Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital","summary":"March is Women's History Month: Did you know, Arizona's first hospital was established on April 24, 1880 by a group of women-the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Tucson.","date_modified":"2026-04-30T18:40:28Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/ahcccs-provider-enrollment-notice-of-upcoming-changes","html_content":"

Changes scheduled for April 26, 2026- AHCCCS is committed to improving service to providers by keeping you informed of upcoming changes. Changes are being made to the AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Portal (APEP).

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/ahcccs-provider-enrollment-notice-of-upcoming-changes","title":"AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Notice of Upcoming Changes","summary":"Changes scheduled for April 26, 2026- AHCCCS is committed to improving service to providers by keeping you informed of upcoming changes. Changes are being made to the AHCCCS Provider Enrollment Portal (APEP).","date_modified":"2026-04-21T13:28:46Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/amb-new-and-improved-licensee-portal-rollout","html_content":"

The Arizona Medical Board has been developing a new, secure Physician Portal to enhance your application, renewal, and payment experience. This first phase will include initial and renewal applications and dispensing reg...

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/amb-new-and-improved-licensee-portal-rollout","title":"AMB New and Improved Licensee Portal Rollout","summary":"The Arizona Medical Board has been developing a new, secure Physician Portal to enhance your application, renewal, and payment experience. This first phase will include initial and renewal applications and dispensing reg...","date_modified":"2026-04-07T17:58:03Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/abim-adds-path-to-certification-after-residency-abroad","html_content":"

New ABIM Pathway for International Physicians

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/abim-adds-path-to-certification-after-residency-abroad","title":"ABIM Adds Path to Certification After Residency Abroad","summary":"New ABIM Pathway for International Physicians","date_modified":"2026-03-23T14:30:51Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/npdb-individual-one-time-query-and-continuous-query-are-merging","html_content":"

On December 4, 2026, the NPDB will release NPDB Query, merging the Individual One-Time Query and Continuous Query services. Over the coming months, the NPDB will add system enhancements to the Integrated Querying and Rep...

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/npdb-individual-one-time-query-and-continuous-query-are-merging","title":"NPDB: Individual One-Time Query and Continuous Query are Merging","summary":"On December 4, 2026, the NPDB will release NPDB Query, merging the Individual One-Time Query and Continuous Query services. Over the coming months, the NPDB will add system enhancements to the Integrated Querying and Rep...","date_modified":"2026-03-16T18:05:33Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/arizona-reduces-physician-credentialing-timeline-to-reduce-burden","html_content":"

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1291 into law earlier this year, marking a significant victory for healthcare reform in the state. The legislation, formally titled \"health insurers; provider credentialing...

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/arizona-reduces-physician-credentialing-timeline-to-reduce-burden","title":"Arizona Reduces Physician Credentialing Timeline to Reduce Burden","summary":"Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1291 into law earlier this year, marking a significant victory for healthcare reform in the state. The legislation, formally titled \"health insurers; provider credentialing...","date_modified":"2026-03-06T21:25:51Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/arizona-joins-pa-licensure-compact","html_content":"

Unlocking New Opportunities in Healthcare

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/arizona-joins-pa-licensure-compact","title":"Arizona Joins PA Licensure Compact","summary":"Unlocking New Opportunities in Healthcare","date_modified":"2026-03-03T14:36:29Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/aamss-call-for-nominations-1","html_content":"

If you are interested in taking your involvement to the next level with AAMSS, now is your chance!

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/aamss-call-for-nominations-1","title":"AAMSS Call for Nominations","summary":"If you are interested in taking your involvement to the next level with AAMSS, now is your chance!","date_modified":"2025-11-12T00:10:00Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/namss-certified-provider-enrollment-specialist-exam","html_content":"

In the fall of 2025, a new NAMSS Certified Provider Enrollment Specialist Exam will open.

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/namss-certified-provider-enrollment-specialist-exam","title":"NAMSS Certified Provider Enrollment Specialist Exam","summary":"In the fall of 2025, a new NAMSS Certified Provider Enrollment Specialist Exam will open.","date_modified":"2025-05-23T21:51:05Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/aamss-certification-scholarship","html_content":"

Applications now being accepted!

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/aamss-certification-scholarship","title":"AAMSS Certification Scholarship","summary":"Applications now being accepted!","date_modified":"2023-08-23T14:57:14Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/joan-robley-obituary","html_content":"

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of AAMSS member Joan Robley.  Joan has been an active member in AAMSS for most of her healthcare career. She has been an inspiration in the Credentialing and Med...

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/joan-robley-obituary","title":"Joan Robley Obituary","summary":"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of AAMSS member Joan Robley.  Joan has been an active member in AAMSS for most of her healthcare career. She has been an inspiration in the Credentialing and Med...","date_modified":"2023-05-31T00:27:46Z"},{"id":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/the-joint-commission-changes-the-re-privreappt-time-frame","html_content":"

The Joint Commission has revised its requirements regarding licensed practitioner evaluation time frames. Effectively immediately, The Joint Commission states that:

","url":"https://azamss.com/state-news%2Faamss-updates/f/the-joint-commission-changes-the-re-privreappt-time-frame","title":"The Joint Commission Changes the Re-priv/Reappt Time Frame","summary":"The Joint Commission has revised its requirements regarding licensed practitioner evaluation time frames. Effectively immediately, The Joint Commission states that:","date_modified":"2022-11-28T22:54:50Z"}]}