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ACMPE board certification and Fellowship: Taking the trip from Nominee to Certified Member to Fellow

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Our members are among the leading experts in the g g pbusiness of medicine.

Through national membership & 50 state affiliates, MGMA represents more than 33,000 medical practice administrators and executivesadministrators and executives

22,500 national members in practices where approx. 280,000 physicians practice

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Our members serve in practices of all types, structures, sizes and specialties in myriad leadership roles

AgendaAgenda

• Body of Knowledge for Medical PracticeBody of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management

• Pathway and requirementsy q– Entry application process– Board certification– Fellowship

• Resources


ACMPE Board Certification (CMPE) ( )• ACMPE board certification is designed for individuals

with at least two years of experience in healthcare t Th CMPE d ti l lid t th imanagement. The CMPE credential validates the unique

knowledge and skills necessary to run a successful medical practice.

ACMPE Fellowship (FACMPE) • Fellowship is your next career challenge and is the

hi h t l l f di ti ti i th di lhighest level of distinction you can earn in the medical practice management profession. Share your expertise and make your mark in healthcare management.


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Pursue board certification with ACMPEACMPEPursue ACMPE board certification and FellowshipPursue ACMPE board certification and Fellowship

to:• Elevate your careery• Stand out in your profession• Gain a competitive advantageGain a competitive advantage• Improve practice performance

ACMPE is the standard-setting and certification division of MGMA


division of MGMA.

An achievable goalAn achievable goal

• The board certification process is self-paced.The board certification process is self paced.• Set a completion goal that fits your needs.• Half of ACMPE Nominees earn the professionalHalf of ACMPE Nominees earn the professional

designation – CMPE – in one to two years.• ACMPE provides resources support andACMPE provides resources, support and

camaraderie along the way.


The Body of Knowledge for Medical P ti M tPractice Management• Foundation for the ACMPE certification programFoundation for the ACMPE certification program

and exams• Inventory of job competenciesy j p• Comprehensive job description for medical

practice executivesp• Valuable resource for professional development

and practice improvement• Currently being updated to reflect changes in

healthcare, more information will be available in


the coming months

Updates to the Body of KnowledgeUpdates to the Body of Knowledge

• The psychometric standards upon which BoardThe psychometric standards upon which Board Certification is built require that testing materials be rooted in a contemporary study of the state of the profession. Now more than ever, we must ensure board certification is keeping pace with th l i i tthe evolving environment.

• An updated exam blueprint was developed using the expertise of practice managers and thenthe expertise of practice managers and then validated by a larger survey of practice management professionals


management professionals.

Future Exam BlueprintFuture Exam Blueprint

• Updates will take effect starting with the 2014Updates will take effect starting with the 2014 December exams.


Current Body of Knowledge –C t i d D iCompetencies and Domains

Eight domains:Four general competencies:

• Business Operations

• Financial Management

• Professionalism

• Leadership

• Human Resource Management

• Communication Skills

• Organizational and • Information Management

• Organizational Governance

Analytical Skills

• Patient Care Systems

• Quality Management


• Risk Management

Current Exam BlueprintCurrent Exam Blueprint


ACMPE Pathway – OverviewACMPE Pathway Overview

Earn Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE)Earn Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) status:• Signal interest in pursuing certification through an

application process• Meet eligibility requirements

P th bj ti d• Pass the objective and essay exams• Earn 50 continuing education credit hours

Earn Fellow in ACMPE (FACMPE) status:Earn Fellow in ACMPE (FACMPE) status:• Signal interest through an application process• Complete the board certification requirements


Complete the board certification requirements• Write a professional paper or three case studies

Entry process & eligibility i trequirements

Eligibility requirements:Eligibility requirements:• Current MGMA membership• Two years of healthcare management experience, y g p

including at least six months in a supervisory roleEntry process:

• Pay a one-time $250 application fee• Submit an application form documenting the eligibility

requirementsrequirements• Official acceptance into the program is pending

verification of eligibility


ACMPE board certification i trequirements

• Pass the objective examPass the objective exam– 175 multiple choice exam (3 hours and 15 minutes)– Tests breadth of knowledge across the Body of g y

Knowledge• Pass the essay exam

– Three critical incident questions (1 hour and 30 minutes)Tests depth of knowledge– Tests depth of knowledge

• Earn 50 continuing education hours– Cumulative from 30 days prior to acceptance date


– Cumulative from 30 days prior to acceptance date into the program

Objective examObjective exam

• Purpose: Tests knowledge and understanding ofPurpose: Tests knowledge and understanding of medical practice management principles and issues

• 175-item, multiple-choice test• 3 hours and 15 minutes in lengthg• Passing score: 70%• Cost: $165Cost $ 65


Objective exam emphasis by Body of Knowledge domainBody of Knowledge domainFinancial Management 19%Business Operations 9%Human Resource Management 16%Information Management 11%Information Management 11%Organizational Governance 16%Patient Care Systems 12%Q lit M t 6%Quality Management 6%Risk Management 11%


Objective exam tipsObjective exam tips

• Read through all optionsRead through all options• Rule out options to increase chances of

guessing correctlyg g y• Don’t change your answer – trust your gut.


Objective exam – Sample questionObjective exam Sample question

Which of the following is considered a key elementWhich of the following is considered a key element is a SWOT analysis:

A Determining the timing of strategic initiativesA. Determining the timing of strategic initiativesB. Analyzing the weakness of the organizationC. Reviewing the strategic goals of the organizationC. Reviewing the strategic goals of the organizationD. Determining the wealth of the group


Essay examEssay exam

• Purpose: Tests in-depth knowledge, problem-Purpose: Tests in depth knowledge, problemsolving and decision-making skills and the ability to communicate in writing

• Three-question essay exam– Based on critical incidents that require you to assess

a situation and prescribe a course of action• 1 hour and 30 minutes in length• Passing score: B• Cost: $165


Essay exam tipsEssay exam tips

• Read each question carefully to make sure youRead each question carefully to make sure you understand what you’re being asked to do.

• Take in all important information. p• If a question has multiple parts, be sure to

answer each one. • Develop a quick outline before writing your

response.


Essay exam – Sample questionEssay exam Sample question

You are the administrator of a medical groupYou are the administrator of a medical group practice. A physician-owner has demanded an increase in an employee’s salary because he believes the employee is irreplaceable. The employee has indicated that she will leave unless h t i Th i ’ fshe gets a raise. The supervisor’s performance

reviews of this employee do not justify the increaseincrease.

Describe how you would resolve this situation.


Exam administrationExam administration

• Computerized examsComputerized exams– Offered four times a year– 48 test days per yeary p y– Available at 500 locations in the U.S. – Immediate objective exam results– Essay results within eight weeks


Purpose: Continuing education i trequirement

• To demonstrate your personal and professionalTo demonstrate your personal and professional development

• To keep current with the ongoing changes in the p g g gmedical practice management field


Continuing education requirementContinuing education requirement

• To advance: 50 cumulative hoursTo advance: 50 cumulative hours• To maintain CMPE or FACMPE status: 50 hours

every three yearsy y• Eligible activities for credit include:

– Conferences and seminars– College and university coursework– Published books, articles and online course content– EditorshipEditorship– Formal oral presentations (including poster presentations)– Distance learning programs (online, audioconference, etc.)

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– Assessments (including articles from MGMA Connection)

Achievement of CMPE statusAchievement of CMPE status

• Upon completing the requirements, you willUpon completing the requirements, you will earn:– Board certification in medical practice management– The Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE)

designation

• To maintain your status, you must:– Maintain current membership in MGMA-ACMPE– Keep current with the 50-hour continuing education

maintenance requirement every three years


maintenance requirement every three years

FellowshipFellowship

Earn the designation of Fellow in ACMPEEarn the designation of Fellow in ACMPE (FACMPE) and gain:

– The highest level of distinction in the medical practice management profession

– Greater professional respect and recognition as a proven expert in the professionproven expert in the profession

– Leadership and mentoring opportunities– Requests for your unique perspective and opinionsRequests for your unique perspective and opinions


ACMPE Fellowship requirementsACMPE Fellowship requirements

• Fellowship program entry process:Fellowship program entry process:– Pay a one-time $250 application fee– Submit an application formpp

• Fellowship requirements:– Complete the requirements for board certification– Write one (1) professional paper or three (3) case

studiesM t th ti i d ti i t– Meet the continuing education requirement


Purpose: Professional / t dipaper/case studies

• To demonstrate:To demonstrate:– a proficiency to collect, assimilate and synthesize

information into knowledge;– the creation of a professional study defensible to

peers;the ability to communicate this achievement in writing– the ability to communicate this achievement in writing in a clear and organized fashion.


Professional paper optionProfessional paper option

• The professional paper documents theThe professional paper documents the objectives and results of an investigation into a health care management topic

• Two types of professional papers:– Exploratory paper– Historical paper


Case studies optionCase studies option

• Another option is to write three case studies onAnother option is to write three case studies on separate practice management situations you have experienced.

• Case studies document the problem-solving and decision-making process, including:– Background of the situation– Alternative solutions to the situation with pros and

conscons– Implementation of the chosen solution– Outcomes and lessons learned


Outcomes and lessons learned

Professional paper vs. case studyProfessional paper vs. case studyProfessional paper Case Study• Documents the

objectives and results of an investigation

• Documents the critical elements of a situation or event and reports on the

using objective research.

decision-making process.

• Displays original thinking and details how the results of an

• Concentrates on the analysis and solution to a problem the writer has experienced.

how the results of an investigation and research can be applied to the field


applied to the field.

Submission processSubmission process

• Two step submission process:Two step submission process:– Outline– Manuscriptp

• Outline and manuscript submissions are graded anonymously by teams of Fellows on the ACMPE Professional Paper Committee– Once your outline is approved, you can begin work on

the manuscript phasethe manuscript phase– The committee will provide valuable feedback at each

phase


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Achievement of FACMPE statusAchievement of FACMPE status

• Upon completing the Fellowship requirements,Upon completing the Fellowship requirements, you will:– Earn the Fellow in ACMPE (FACMPE) designation;– Receive a certificate and plaque; and– Be recognized at the MGMA Annual Conference.

• To maintain your status, you must:– Keep current with the 50-hour continuing education

i t i t thmaintenance requirement every three years.


ResourcesResources

• ACMPE area of Web siteACMPE area of Web site (www.mgma.com/acmpe)

• The Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice y gManagement (www.mgma.com/bok)

• ACMPE Forum programp g


Additional resourcesAdditional resources

• ACMPE Knowledge AssessmentACMPE Knowledge Assessment• ACMPE Certification Exam Workbook• PublicationsPublications• Workshops• Mentoring• Mentoring• ACMPE eGroup in the Member Community• Online transcript• Online transcript


Questions?
