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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.

ACMPE

The notion that running a medical practice is a simple job is outdated.

Running a successful medical group today demands well‐educated, experienced practice management professionals.

Evolving group practice

Why

Knowledge of the principles of medical practice administration.

Commitment to learning key aspects of the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management

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.

WhySkill set to apply for Board

eligibility:Skill set achieved after

completing Board eligibility through ACMPE:

Skill set achieved after completing Board eligibility

through ACMPE:

Understanding and knowledge of the principles of 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

An achievable goal

Your experience is already preparing you for the exams.

Certification exams are designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, and competencies that an individual has already acquired.

Some Nominees attain certification in less than a year, others complete it within 1‐2 years.

ACMPE provides resources, support and camaraderie along the way.

Operations Management‐ 29%

Financial Management‐ 24%

Human Resource Management‐ 17%

Organizational Governance‐ 7%

Patient‐Centered Care‐ 8%

Risk and Compliance Management‐ 15%

What’s on the exams?Inside the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice

Management.

Foundation for the ACMPE certification program

Inventory of job competencies

Comprehensive job description for medical practice executives

Valuable resource for professional development and practice improvement

The Body of Knowledge

Value

What is the value to your professional growth and

practice by:Becoming board

certified in medical practice

management and attaining the

CMPE designation?

Enhancing your marketability and

gaining competitive

advantage in your career?

Improving your practice’s

performance?

Apply

■ Have two years in healthcare managementwith six months in a supervisory role■ Be a current MGMA member■ Pay a one‐time application fee

1.1. 2.2. 3.3.Become Board Certified Maintain ■ Register and pass the multiple‐choice exam■ Register and pass the scenario‐based exam■ Earn 50 continuing education (CE) credit hours

■ Submit 50 CE hours every three years■ Remain an MGMA member

Current Program Criteria‐ Ends Dec. 31, 2018

ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019

Experienced Professional Pathway

Apply*■ Have two years of healthcare experience■ Earned a bachelor’s degree or 120 hoursof college credit■ Be a current MGMA member■ Pay a one‐time 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


*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, 2019Experienced Pathway

ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019Early Careerist/ Student Professional

Apply*

■ Be a current MGMA member■ Pay a one‐time application fee

1.1. 3.3. 4.4.Become Board Certified Maintain ■ Earn a bachelor’s degree or college credit■ Obtain two years of healthcare experience■ Register and 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


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

certified.

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

certified.

2.2.Become Board Eligible

■ Register and pass the multiple‐choice exam

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Continuing Education

Purpose

Description

To advance: 50 cumulative hoursEligible activities for credit include:

• THIS

• Conferences and seminars• College and university coursework

• Published books, articles and online course content

• Editorship

• Formal oral presentations (including poster presentations)

• Distance learning programs (online, audioconference, etc.)

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Continuing education

requirement

Computerized exams Offered four times a year

48 test days per year

Available at 500 locations in the U.S.

Results within 2‐6 weeks

Set Your Goals, Not Someone Else

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The Exam Administration

Multiple Choice Exam

PurposeTests knowledge and understanding of medical practice management principles and issues

Your breadth of knowledge*

Process• 175‐item, multiple‐choice test

• 3 hours and 15 minutes in length

• Passing score: 500+


Process

• 2 hours in length

• 90‐item, 18‐25 Scenario setso Multiple Choice

o Multi‐Select

o Short Answer

o Drag and Drop

Scenario‐Based Exam :


Purpose:

Assesses your problem solving and decision‐making skills

Your in‐depth knowledge*

The Board confers your credential

Upon completing the three requirements, you will earn:

Board certification in medical practice management; and

The Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) designation.

To maintain your status, you must:

Continue yearly national MGMA membership; and

Keep current with the 50‐hour continuing education maintenance requirement every three years.

Fellowship through ACMPE

Purpose of the Fellowship Requirement

Individuals who have already demonstrated expert knowledge of the principles of medical practice management and who also aim to:

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Objective: Demonstrate skills and abilities that contribute to the advancement of the business of medical practice administration and the healthcare industry.

Demonstrate thought leadership and strategic planning skills

Demonstrate ability to maintain/grow the financial viability & sustainability of an organization

Give back to the healthcare community

Demonstrate leadership & team building skills to achieve desired business outcomes

Create and implement a culture/vision/mission for a healthcare organization

Commit to continuing education and professional development (lifelong learning)

CATEGORY 2CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 3


Current Program Criteria‐ Ends Dec. 31, 2018

• Earn the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential

• Be a current MGMAmember

• Pay a one‐time application fee

• Submit your Fellowship program application

• Submit a professional paper topic and outline for approval to the ACMPE Professional Papers Committee*

• Upon outline approval, write and submit a final manuscript for approval within two years

• Submit 50 continuing education (CE) hours every three years

• Remain an MGMAmember

MaintainApply Become a Fellow

CATEGORY 2CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 3


ENHANCED PROGRAM CRITERIA — BEGINS JAN. 1, 2019

• Earn the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential

• Be a current MGMA member

• Pay and submit your Fellowship program application

• Hold a bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of healthcare experience, including two years in a leadership role

OR

• Hold a master’s degree with at least five years of healthcare experience, including two years in a leadership role

• Identify a relevant problem in healthcare which requires an innovative solution and is tied to the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management

• Develop a strategic business plan for implementing an innovative solution to the chosen problem or issue. Business plan must meet approved format.

• Complete six volunteer hours

3 hours healthcare related

3 hours community service

NOTE: All tasks must be completed within TWO years of your program acceptance date.

• Submit 50 continuing education (CE) hours every three years

• 30‐hour minimum from MGMA sources

12‐hour minimum Face‐to‐face events

• 20 additional hours from qualified outside sources

• Complete six volunteer hours

• Remain an MGMA member

MaintainApply Become a Fellow


Types of Submissions for 2018

Presents a thorough discussion of a management innovation or approach.

Focus paper

Contains elements of traditional case study and incorporates a literature review to highlight prevailing industry trends and evolving practices.

Exploratory

Historical

Provides a historical presentation of the development and evolution of a health care management issue.

Business Plan*

Identify a relevant problem in healthcare which requires an innovative solution for the future. Topics must be relevant to the future of the healthcare industry and tied to the Body of Knowledge. Develop a strategic business plan for implementing an innovative solution to the chosen problem or issue

2018 Resources

• Knowledge Assessment 3rd ed.: Available online.

• The Body of Knowledge web portal (www.mgma.org/bok)

• Body of Knowledge brochure: Available online.

• www.mgma.com, search function

• Citation style guide

• MGMA publications

• Connection

• Executive View

• Member Community discussion groups:

• American College of Medical Practice Executives member network

• ACMPE Board Certification Network

• Specialty discussion groups

• Fellowship study group sessions

Exam Workbook: Available in e‐book and hard copy format online.

Body of Knowledge Review Series: Available in e‐book and hard copy format online.

ACMPE Online Community

MGMA Knowledge Center staff

MGMA Service Center: 877‐275‐6462, ext. 1888

Network with your peers today


2018 Resources

• Sign up for national MGMA’s Board Certification Study Group here: STUDY GROUP• Learn more about the Body of Knowledge, MGMA’s guide that the certification exams are based on. Purchasing the series of books is highly recommended as they can help you in your career. More details here: BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

• The ACMPE Certification Exam Workbook is an excellent choice to assist with exam preparation: CERT BOOK

• Once you feel confident about your understanding of the Body of Knowledge, consider the ACMPE Knowledge Assessment guide: ACMPE KNOWLEDGE

• National MGMA has tips on both the Multiple Choice Exam and Scenario Based Exam portions of certification. Those can be viewed here: MULTI & SCENARIO

• To ensure that you’re 100% prepared for everything involved with certification, the Certification Policy Manual provides you with all of the answers: CERT POLICY

• If you’re a member of national MGMA, there’s a Board Certification Network available in which you can learn more from your peers. To enroll, visit this link: CERT NETWORK

• And one of my personal favorites is the Tennessee Study Group. One of the leaders of that group is on the ACMPE Commission and can provide you with great insight on the process. Tennessee


Exam Dates ‐ 2018


Exam Dates Location Registration Dates

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

Why Consider ACMPE?

Non‐CMPE Compensation vs. CMPE

• Non‐CMPE CMPE• Executive Management Positions $115,000 $141,268• General Management Positions $64,411 $88,427

• Source: MGMA DataDive, 2016 median compensation


Track Your ACMPE Credit Hours

To claim and track your ACMPE continuing education, please follow the below instructions:

• Log in to mgma.com

• Select “My Dashboard” found on the top right corner.

• Select “ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT” found on the top right corner.

• Select “ACMPE TRACKING” found on the left side to enter the portal.

For detailed instructions on using the portal, please review our instructional page.


Questions?

Eric Brodsky, [email protected](224) 612‐1305

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