What is ACMPE? The American College of Medical Practice Executives - PDF document

5/11/2018 Certification and Fellowship When you don't have the right credential on your business card...but it's definitely on your mind. What is ACMPE?  The American College of Medical Practice Executives was established in 1956.  MGMA provides credentialing through the ACMPE certification and Fellowship programs.  ACMPE defines and updates the Body of Knowledge for the profession and assesses individuals through the Certification and Fellowship programs. A C M P E 1

5/11/2018 What is currently happening in the profession? “ Strategic practice administration is now more important than ever, and a commitment to life‐long learning through professional affiliations and credential programs are especially valuable to the health of the practice and the health of the practice administrator’s career. ” Dan Kasinec, FACMPE ACMPE Exam Outline Operations Financial HR Management Management 29% Management 24% 17% Risk & Compliance Patient Centered Organizational Management 15% Care 8% Management 7% 2

5/11/2018 Why? Why Skill set achieved after Skill set achieved after Skill set to apply for completing Board completing Board Board Certification: Certification through eligibility through ACMPE: ACMPE: • Knowledge of the principles of • Understanding and • Deep understanding and medical practice administration. knowledge of the principles knowledge of the principles of of medical practice medical practice administration administration and the ability and the application of those • Commitment to learning key to learn how to apply those principles to real-life situations aspects of the Body of principles to real-life and scenarios in healthcare. Knowledge for Medical Practice situations and scenarios in Management healthcare. • Knowledge to successfully manage all aspects of a medical • Willingness to learn and practice. apply the necessary skills to successfully manage all aspects of a medical practice Current Program Criteria- Ends Dec. 31, 2018 ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — Apply* Become Board Certified 3. 3. 2. 2. Maintain 1. 1. BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019 ■ Have two years in ■ Pass the multiple-choice exam ■ Submit 50 CE hours healthcare management every three years ■ Pass the scenario-based exam with six months in a supervisory role ■ Remain an MGMA ■ Earn 50 continuing education member Experienced Professional Pathway ■ Be a current MGMA (CE) hours member ■ Pay an application fee *You will have THREE years *You will have THREE years from your application date from your application date to become certified. to become certified. 3

5/11/2018 ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019 Experienced Professional Pathway Apply* Become Board Certified 3. 3. ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — 2. 2. Maintain 1. 1. BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019 ■ Have two years of ■ Submit 50 CE hours ■ Pass the multiple-choice exam healthcare experience every three years ■ Pass the scenario-based exam ■ Earned a bachelor’s ■ Remain an MGMA degree or 120 hours member ■ Earn 50 continuing education of college credit Experienced Professional Pathway (CE) hours ■ Be a current MGMA • 30-hours from MGMA resources member • 12-hours face-to-face events • 20 hours qualified sources ■ Pay an application fee *You will have THREE years *You will have THREE years from your application date from your application date to become certified. to become certified. 2018 Exam Dates Exam Dates Location Registration Dates March 10‐24, 2018 Nationwide computerized testing ‐ view locations CLOSED June 9‐23, 2018 Nationwide computerized testing ‐ view locations April 23‐May 8, 2018 Sept. 8‐22, 2018 Nationwide computerized testing ‐ view locations July 23‐Aug. 7, 2018 Dec. 1‐15, 2018 Nationwide computerized testing ‐ view locations Oct. 22‐Nov. 6, 2018 4

5/11/2018 Multiple Choice Exam • Tests knowledge and understanding of medical practice management principles and issues • Tests breadth of knowledge • 175‐items • 3 hours and 15 minutes in length • Passing score = 500+ Scenario Based Exam • Assess problem solving and decision‐making skills • Ability to evaluate a situation and know how to proceed • Tests in‐depth knowledge • 2 hours in length • 90‐items, 18‐25 scenario sets of 3‐5 questions – Multiple choice – Multi‐select – Short answer – Drag and drop 5

5/11/2018 How can I add one more thing to my plate! CMPE value add • The CMPE designation demonstrates to everyone your expertise and knowledge. • Recognized as a sign of excellence for over 60 years • Increases your value to your current practice • The program will help strengthen all the skills needed to run an efficient and highly productive medical practice. • Increases your value on the market • With CMPE credentials you are more attractive to employers • Sanity 6

5/11/2018 Certified colleagues Contact Name Suffix Work City Work State Clinical Specialty Dianna Beach CMPE Towson MD Pain Management Heidi M. Bell CMPE Baltimore MD Orthopedic Surgery||Physiatry (PM&R) Jerome Bozek CMPE Bowie MD Judy Brandland CMPE Annapolis MD Otolaryngology Stephen Clarke CMPE Annapolis MD Multi‐Specialty Jonathan Cooper CMPE Baltimore MD Pathology Penny J. Doherty CMPE Arnold MD Allergy/Immunology Darlene Helmer CMPE Towson MD Multi‐Specialty Pamela Isabel CMPE Pikesville MD Gastroenterology Helen S. Leek CMPE Baltimore MD Multi‐Specialty Cathy L Marlowe CMPE Columbia MD Cardiology Ann M. Marslett CMPE Elkton MD Multi‐Specialty Karen Ann Millard CMPE Frederick MD Multi‐Specialty Marci Pyke CMPE Lutherville MD Pathology Carolyn Reinke CMPE Salisbury MD Multi‐Specialty Jeannette Stower CMPE Glen Burnie MD Otolaryngology Amanda Lynn Townsend CMPE Dover DE Internal Medicine Kem Tolliver CMPE Bowie MD Karrie Fields FACMPE Bel Air MD Podiatry Cynthia Mazzocchi FACMPE Silver Spring MD OB/GYN Steven Twaddle FACMPE Joette Derricks FACMPE Beverly Jane Gazmen CMPE Columbia MD Otolaryngology Mary Jane C. Herbert CMPE Baltimore MD Women's Health Robin Ferger‐Hill CMPE Salisbury MD Cardiology||Family Practice||Internal Medicine Brian Ramos CMPE Chevy Chase MD Anesthesiology Eric Lee CMPE BALDWIN MD Otolaryngology Peter Odenwald CMPE Annapolis MD Anesthesiology Rukiya Wongus CMPE Bryan M. Soronson FACMPE Baltimore MD Neurology James Daniel Barrett FACMPE White Marsh MD Orthopedics Kathy Maddock FACMPE Baltimore MD Christine M. Perkey CMPE Annapolis MD ACMPE Contacts & Resources Kem Tolliver, CMPE, CPC, CMOM Nikki Klaus MGMA Membership & Maryland ACMPE Forum Rep Certification Coordinator 301‐249‐8500 877‐275‐6462, ext. 1259 kem@medrevenuecycle.com nklaus@mgma.com State Resource National Resource 7