ACMPE
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ACMPE Certification Stands Apart
Dear Colleagues,
Several practice management certification programs have appeared in the past few years, and they are actively marketing to our members. You can go to the web sites of these programs (including ACMPE Certification) and compare the requirements, content and prices.
At first glance there don't appear to be any significant differences. If that's true, then why should MGMA members choose ACMPE Certification over the others?
The answer lies in what you can't see - what goes into the development of the programs and how they are administered. Here are several important facts you need to know about ACMPE Certification:
- ACMPE developed and regularly updates the Body of Knowledge, utilizing role delineation studies, expert panels of medical practice executives and external auditors to assure that ACMPE Certification remains relevant to current practice. The Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management defines the unique qualities and competencies a successful medical practice executive must possess and serves as the basis for the ACMPE certification examinations.
- Information from the Body of Knowledge was also used in the development of the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA) Competency Directory - an effort that identified competencies that are important for healthcare managers of all disciplines.
- We have a separate certification governance board (the ACMPE Certification Commission) that has autonomy in essential program decisions. The Commission's sole responsibility is to maintain the rigor, value, prestige and collegiality of the ACMPE Certification and Fellowship programs.
- We do not implement or promote ACMPE Certification as a profit center. It exists for the professional development of MGMA members and to increase the stature and recognition of the profession, not to make money for the association. There is distinct separation between certification and educational activities. We don't require any amount of continuing education to be from MGMA-sponsored programs.
- ACMPE Certification and Fellowship programs have been in existence for over 50 years. My advice to members who are looking at options for certification is to look closely at all of the qualities of the programs. I'm sure you will agree that ACMPE Certification stands apart as THE certification for our profession!
Tom Ludwig, RN, FACMPE
Past Chair, ACMPE Certification Commission
Your North Carolina MGMA ACMPE Forum Representative
For questions about ACMPE and how to get started on the path to certification, contact:
 Todd Pittman, CMPE
ACMPE Forum Representative
Digestive Health Specialists
336-768-6211
[email protected]
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