1. Managers’ Time Out September 4, 2018
Welcome!
Managers’ Time Out
September 4, 2018

2. Illinois MGMA Webinars
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM central time “Maximizing Performance and Reimbursement: Navigating the CMS QPP "
Free for Illinois MGMA members
Details here: ILMGMA WEBINAR

3. Illinois MGMA Webinars
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM central time “Dealing with Burnout and Tips to Help Prevent It"
Free for Illinois MGMA members
Details here: ILMGMA WEBINAR

4. National MGMA Events
MGMA Annual conference
MGMA 18 Registration

5. Interested in Becoming Certified through MGMA?
Current program critera — effective through
Dec. 31, 2018
To apply for board certification, you must:
Be a current national MGMA member (1 yr $399 / 2 yrs $699)
Have two years of healthcare management experience
Have six months of experience in a supervisory role
Pay a $250 application and processing fee

6. Interested in Becoming Certified through MGMA?
 Step Two: Assess & Build Knowledge
After program acceptance, you will need to fulfill three requirements to earn your CMPE credential. These requirements can be completed in the order that works for you:
Pass a multiple choice exam - This 175-item, multiple-choice exam assesses 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  

7. Interested in Becoming Certified through MGMA?
 Step Two: Assess & Build Knowledge
Pass a scenario-based exam - This exam assesses in-depth knowledge of medical practice management principles, problem-solving and decision-making skills a candidate would need to handle and resolve real-world medical practice issues.  
Earn 50 hours of continuing education (CE) - You can start earning CE 30 days prior to your nominee acceptance date through a variety of qualifying activities. CE credit can also be earned during your exam preparation and after passing the exams  

8. Interested in Becoming Certified through MGMA?
Step Three: Maintain Your Credential
The Certification Commission and the MGMA Board vote monthly to confer and award the CMPE designation to individuals who have completed the nominee requirements. After the vote is final, staff will send official notification of your advancement. Once certified, you will need to:
Submit 50 CE hours every three years
Remain an national MGMA member
Consider ACMPE Fellowship (Optional) - Once you’re board certified, you’ll be eligible to join an influential group of exceptional practice leaders through ACMPE Fellowship, the highest level of distinction you can earn in medical practice management.  

9. Interested in Becoming Certified through MGMA?
Upcoming exam dates:
Fees: Registration fees for exams are $165 and are not transferable.
Exam Dates
Location
Registration
Sept. 8-22, 2018
Nationwide computerized testing - view locations
July 23-Aug. 7, 2018
Dec. 1-15, 2018
Oct. 22-Nov. 6, 2018

10. Interested in Becoming Certified through MGMA?
2019 Board Certification Enhancements

11. ACMPE 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

12. ACMPE Resources
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
For national MGMA members, 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

13. ACMPE Resources ACMPE FELLOWSHIP PREPARATION SERIES
Are you planning to pursue Fellowship through ACMPE or have you begun the journey? Access the two-part webinar recording for the tips and tactics to successfully earn your FACMPE
ACMPE FELLOWSHIP PREPARATION SERIES

14. ACMPE – Register Today Incentives to join MGMA- ACMPE
Purchase MGMA membership plus the board certification application in one bundle and SAVE $50!

15. Discussion: Health System-Owned Physician Practices: Are Any Losses Acceptable?
HFMA article uses MGMA data to indicate that the average health-system owned physician practice runs in the red
Conversely, private practices run in the black

16. Discussion: Healthcare Initiatives for the next Illinois Governor
J.B. Pritzker:
Medicaid for all: IllinoisCares would allow Illinois residents to buy into the state’s Medicaid system

17. Discussion: Healthcare Initiatives for the next Illinois Governor
Bruce Rauner:
No plan similar to Pritzker. Instead:
Vetoed restrictions on short-term limited duration health plans

18. Discussion: Healthcare Initiatives for the next Illinois Governor
Bruce Rauner:
Expanded Mental Health Laws

19. MGMA Continuing Education
This meeting results in 1 CE credit hours for ACMPE
ACMPE Credit Claiming
Members wishing to claim ACMPE credits can now do so online! All certified, nominees, and fellows should have received the attached with directions. If they did not, please share the below.
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.
*If you or your members have questions about claiming ACMPE credits, please

20. August Meeting Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 6th
Speaker & Topic: to be determined

21. Questions/Comments?
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