Synergy - November/December 2012 - 8

president’s column

eSYNERGY:
Transformation and Success
s I mentioned in my last column, forward progress is a key driver of NAMSS’ success. Just as the medical services profession changes and grows, so, too, must our organization continue to transform over time. I’m proud to say that 2012 has been a year of great progress for NAMSS, from our new joint membership initiative with the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), to the soon-to-bereleased NAMSS Practitioner Affiliation Sharing Source (PASS) and the best-attended annual conference we’ve ever had. One particularly exciting 2012 success was the premier issue of eSYNERGY. As the profession continues to evolve and technology advances, it’s increasingly important that our professional tools and resources reflect this evolution. And what a pleasure it’s been to take advantage of the new electronic features, including searching the magazine archives, bookmarking pages of particular interest and adding notes for later.

confirmed for us that a majority of you have smartphones, such as iPhones, Androids or Blackberrys, in addition to computers, and are able to take eSYNERGY content mobile. We are pleased that eSYNERGY is such a success and that members will be able to access content from almost anywhere. As a result, NAMSS has decided to convert to an entirely electronic publication beginning in 2013. We’re confident that this format offers our members a more engaging and customizable reading experience than a printed magazine and will allow us to turn printing and postage savings into more varied and valuable member benefits in the future. We have some exciting projects on the horizon, so stay tuned!

Constance E. Riedel, BS, CPMSM, CPCS Director, Medical Staff Services Elliot Health System Medical Staff Office One Elliot Way Manchester, NH 03103 PH: (603) 663-2312 FAX: (603) 669-2475 criedel@elliot-hs.org

While approximately 80 percent of respondents said that both versions of SYNERGY provide value, 53 percent of respondents found eSYNERGY “very valuable,” as compared to 37 percent who found the printed publication “very valuable.”
The feedback we received following the introduction of eSYNERGY has been overwhelmingly positive. A recent survey of NAMSS members found that many of you consider eSYNERGY more valuable than the printed version of the magazine and that you’re just as excited to take advantage of the new features the electronic format provides as I am. The research also

“I like the idea of going paperless and having articles come to my inbox faster than snail mail. eSYNERGY is a great idea.”
– Recent Survey Respondent
Please be assured that NAMSS will continue to provide the same high level of written content our members expect from us. We welcome your feedback and would love to hear how we can continue to improve your eSYNERGY experience — after all, NAMSS is always excited about forward progress. Lastly, I want to thank all of you, as it has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your 2012 NAMSS president. I have met so many wonderful people and learned so much from you this past year. Your dedication and support for NAMSS is not only inspiring, but a true testament as to what NAMSS is! I wish you the very best and, again, it has truly been my pleasure to serve. ■ Happy holidays to you and your families, Constance E. Riedel, NAMSS President

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Synergy - November/December 2012

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