MGMA: Premier Association for Medical Practices
MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) is the leading association empowering medical practice professionals since 1926. With over 55,000 members representing various healthcare organizations, MGMA facilitates innovation and meaningful change in the industry. Explore the benefits of joining MGMA, the types of organizations that belong, and the opportunities for healthcare professionals to advance their careers through certifications and resources offered by the association.
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MGMA Medical Group Management Association
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the premier association for professionals who lead medical practices. Since 1926, through data, people, insights, and advocacy, MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. With a membership of more than 55,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA represents more than 15,000 organizations of all sizes, types, structures and specialties that deliver almost half of the healthcare in the United States. MGMA EMPOWERS HEALTHCARE PRACTICES AND PROVIDERS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN HEALTHCARE.
WHAT KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONS BELONG TO MGMA Medical schools and their faculty practices Independent practice associations Federal/State healthcare organizations Solo and two doctor practices Nonphysician provider groups Other Medical groups Healthcare consultants Accounting firms arrangements (OWAs)
WHY BECOME A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for medical practice managers is expected to grow by more than 20 percent in the next decade. Like other healthcare professions, practice management is benefiting from the aging American population's expanding need for medical services. Many practice managers start out at smaller practices and then transfer to larger and more complex practices as the gain experience, knowledge and skills. By working to ensure medical office run smoothly, practice managers play a critical role in healthcare delivery. For someone who has strong management skills, an interest in healthcare, and a desire to challenge themselves in a fast-paced, continually evolving field, working as a practice manager in healthcare may be the perfect career.
Certifications through ACMPE MGMA Knowledge Advisors MGMA Government Affairs MGMA Career Center MGMA Conferences MGMA RESOURCES MGMA Member Community MGMA Store MGMA Connection Plus MGMA Data Dive Practice Resources explore by topic area, articles, materials, tools or educational events
Certification increases your professional credibility and establishes your competence Stand out in your profession THE VALUE OF BOARD CERTIFICATION Continue to enrich and supplement your knowledge through learning opportunities that will elevate your career Improve practice performance MGMA provides learning resources for every level of experience Gain a competitive advantage Video: ACMPE Board Certification
PATHWAYS TO CERTIFICATION PATHWAY ONE PATHWAY TWO If you hold If you do not yethold Bachelors degree or 120 college credit hours Bachelors degree or 120 college credit hours And And/or Two years of healthcare experience Two years of healthcare experience
WHEN YOU APPLY You must be a MGMA member Purchase your ACMPE Board Certification Application Submit your application for review of your education and healthcare requirements PATHWAY ONE ONCE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM Pass multiple-choice exam Pass scenario-based exam Earn 50 hours of continuing education Receive Board approval of your CMPE designation
WHEN YOU APPLY You must be a MGMA member Purchase your ACMPE Board Certification Application Submit your application for review of your education and healthcare requirements PATHWAY TWO ONCE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM Pass multiple-choice exam Earn 50 hours of continuing education ONCE YOU COMPLETE B.A./120 COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS AND 2 YEARS OF HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE Scenario-based exam Receive Board approval for your CMPE designation
OVERVIEW OF THE ACMPE BOARD CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 50 hours of continuing education Exams Board Approval You can start earning CE up to 30 days prior to your nominee acceptance date of either pathway through a variety of qualifying activities Pass the multiple-choice exam, assess your on the job knowledge of the broad scope of group practice management principles and practices as described in the six domains of the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management The Certification Commission and the MGMA Board vote monthly to confer and award the CMPE designation to individuals who have completed these requirements CE credit can also be earned during your exam preparation and after passing your exams Pass a scenario-based exam, assess your in-depth knowledge of medical practice management principles, problem-solving and decision-making skills that a candidate would need to handle and resolve real-world medical practice issues through 18-25 scenarios
It serves as a repository of industry knowledge, a guide to practice management, an assessment of competency, and a learning tool BODY OF KNOWLEDGE The BOK also serves as the exam blueprint for MGMA members who are pursuing board certification and fellowship
Operations Management Financial Management THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: SIX DOMAINS Organizational Governance Human Resource Management Risk and Compliance Management Patient-centered Care
Building an effective business plan and managing daily operations Distinguish a process improvement program OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Outline strategic planning and budgeting in a group practice Break down effective facility design for quality and safety reasons
Maintaining financial systems to ensure a profitable practice Break down the regulations of coding and billing FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Outline revenue cycle and cash flows Analyze the accounting and budget process
Utilizing human resources to achieve and enhance organizational performance Analyze staffing plans and strategies HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Outline staff compensation and benefit plans Examine the performance evaluation process
Protecting organizations from medical malpractice and adverse legal events Examine policies and procedures that will reduce the potential for adverse events RISK AND COMPLIANCE Outline a compliance program that follows all laws and regulations Point out accreditation and licensure requirements for providers and the practice
Delivering quality care focused on patient safety and efficient operations Break down an environment to create, implement, and maintain care coordination processes PATIENT- CENTERED CARE Distinguish how to implement and maintain quality initiatives Analyze how to measure and benchmark quality activities
Ensuring effective governance and leadership through policies and strategic direction Break down corporate legal structures and governance for organizations ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE Outline the corporate mission, vision, and values statement in an organization Examine change management
Demonstrate the skills and abilities that contribute to the advancement of medical practice leadership and the healthcare industry. A thought leader capable of identifying key improvement areas for the sustainability and success of an organization. THE VALUE OF FELLOWSHIP A proven problem-solver qualified to tackle the greatest challenges in a healthcare organization. An innovative thinker able to manage change in the complex healthcare environment.
QUALIFY AND APPLY Earn your CMPE You must be a MGMA member. Purchase your Fellowship program application Submit your application for review Either hold a Bachelors with 7 years of healthcare experience, 2 years leadership role Or hold a Masters degree with 5 years of healthcare experience, 2 years leadership role FELLOWSHIP ONCE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM Identify and submit a business plan proposal After approval of your proposal, prepare a business plan Volunteer for a total of six hours MAINTAIN Submit 50 hours of continuing education every three years Remain a MGMA member
FELLOWSHIP BUSINESS PLAN Identify 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. Proposal From identifying a relevant opportunity, topic, or challenge in the medical practice leadership. What is your proposal solution. Plan Develop a strategic business plan for implementing your innovative solution to the chosen problem or issue.
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