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

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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

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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 Management 29% Financial Management 24% HR Management 17% Organizational Management 7% Patient Centered Care 8% Risk & Compliance Management 15%

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Why

• Knowledge of the principles of

medical practice administration.

• Commitment to learning key

aspects of the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management

Skill set achieved after completing Board eligibility through ACMPE:

• Deep understanding and

knowledge of the principles of medical practice administration and the application of those principles to real-life situations and scenarios in healthcare.

• Knowledge to successfully

manage all aspects of a medical practice.

Skill set to apply for Board Certification: Skill set achieved after completing Board Certification through ACMPE:

• Understanding and

knowledge of the principles

• f medical practice

administration and the ability to learn how to apply those principles to real-life situations and scenarios in healthcare.

• Willingness to learn and

apply the necessary skills to successfully manage all aspects of a medical practice

Why?

ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019 Experienced Professional Pathway

Apply* ■ Have two years in

healthcare management with six months in a supervisory role ■ Be a current MGMA member ■ Pay an application fee

1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Become Board Certified Maintain

■ Pass the multiple-choice exam

■ Pass the scenario-based exam ■ Earn 50 continuing education (CE) hours

■ Submit 50 CE hours

every three years ■ Remain an MGMA member

*You will have THREE years from your application date to become certified. *You will have THREE years from your application date to become certified.

Current Program Criteria- Ends Dec. 31, 2018

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ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019 Experienced Professional Pathway

Apply* ■ Have two years of

healthcare experience ■ Earned a bachelor’s degree or 120 hours

• f college credit

■ Be a current MGMA member ■ Pay an application fee

1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. Become Board Certified Maintain

■ Pass the multiple-choice exam

■ Pass the scenario-based exam ■ Earn 50 continuing education (CE) hours

• 30-hours from MGMA resources
• 12-hours face-to-face events
• 20 hours qualified sources

■ Submit 50 CE hours

every three years ■ Remain an MGMA member

*You will have THREE years from your application date to become certified. *You will have THREE years from your application date to become certified.

ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019 Experienced Professional Pathway

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

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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

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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

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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

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ACMPE Contacts & Resources

Kem Tolliver, CMPE, CPC, CMOM Maryland ACMPE Forum Rep 301‐249‐8500 kem@medrevenuecycle.com Nikki Klaus MGMA Membership & Certification Coordinator 877‐275‐6462, ext. 1259 nklaus@mgma.com

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