Biography:

Kathy Matzka, CPMSM, CPCS, FMSP, is a speaker, consultant and writer with more than 30 years of experience in credentialing, privileging and medical staff services. Matzka worked for 13 years as a hospital medical staff coordinator before venturing out on her own as a consultant, writer and speaker. She is one of the first recipients of the NAMSS Fellow Designation, which is the pinnacle of achievement and acknowledgment for the medical services professional, recognizing a career MSP who has made outstanding contributions to the profession through service as a leader, mentor and educator.

Matzka has authored, co-authored or contributed to nearly two dozen books related to medical staff services, including Medical Staff Standards Crosswalk: A Quick Reference Guide to The Joint Commission, CMS, HFAP, and DVN Standards; Chapter Leader’s Guide to Medical Staff: Practical Insight on Joint Commission Standards; Compliance Guide to Joint Commission Medical Staff Standards; The Clinician’s Quick Guide to Credentialing and Privileging; and The Medical Staff Meeting Companion Tools and Techniques for Effective Presentations.