Certification
Become Certified with HFMA Certification Programs to:
1). HFMA's Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
The CHFP program has been updated to provide the broad range of business and financial skills essential for succeeding in today's high-value healthcare environment:
· Business acumen
· Collaboration
· Financial strategy
· Understanding future trends
The new CHFP is geared toward financial professionals, clinical and nonclinical leaders, and payers – all those whose jobs require a deep understanding of the new financial realities of health care. The new CHFP program includes two modules (both modules must be successfully completed to earn the CHFP):
· Register now for Module I of the CHFP program: HFMA's Business of Health Care online program.
HFMA's Business of Health Care - Healthcare finance overview, risk mitigation, evolving payment models, healthcare accounting and cost analysis, strategic finance, and managing financial resources.
· Register now for Module II of the CHFP Program: HFMA's Operational Excellence exam.
HFMA's Operational Excellence exam - Exercises and case studies on the application of business acumen in health care.
Earning the CHFP
The CHFP credential is awarded upon successful completion of module 1 end of course assessment and successful completion of module II exam (case study exercises). HFMA membership is required.
Frequently Asked Questions - Additional CHFP program information can be found in the CHFP FAQ document.
HFMA National Webinar Recording
Why HFMA’s Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) Certification is Right for You - The webinar discussion examines the specific knowledge areas and professional skills that are hallmarks of the profession - learn how earning HFMA’s CHFP certification is one of the savviest business moves you’ll ever make. (Pricing - HFMA members and non-members:Free)
For more information about the HFMA Certification Programs, contact the Career Services Department or (800) 252-4362.
2).CRCR – Certified Revenue Cycle Representative
Healthcare rules are becoming more complex, customers are demanding more, and staff is being held at a higher level of accountability than at any other time. Today’s revenue cycle staff must have a broader understanding of the entire revenue cycle and how it influences the financial outcomes of the healthcare organization. HFMA’s Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) program provides healthcare organizations with a means to ensure that their revenue cycle staff has the body of knowledge necessary to meet these demands.
Who should become a Certified Revenue Cycle Representative?
CRCR is recommended for hospital revenue cycle staff and associated departments. This includes, but is not limited to:
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For more information about the HFMA Certification Programs, contact the Career Services Department or (800) 252-4362.
- Validate your skills and knowledge
- Enhance your credibility in the industry
- Support your professional development
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the field
1). HFMA's Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
The CHFP program has been updated to provide the broad range of business and financial skills essential for succeeding in today's high-value healthcare environment:
· Business acumen
· Collaboration
· Financial strategy
· Understanding future trends
The new CHFP is geared toward financial professionals, clinical and nonclinical leaders, and payers – all those whose jobs require a deep understanding of the new financial realities of health care. The new CHFP program includes two modules (both modules must be successfully completed to earn the CHFP):
· Register now for Module I of the CHFP program: HFMA's Business of Health Care online program.
HFMA's Business of Health Care - Healthcare finance overview, risk mitigation, evolving payment models, healthcare accounting and cost analysis, strategic finance, and managing financial resources.
· Register now for Module II of the CHFP Program: HFMA's Operational Excellence exam.
HFMA's Operational Excellence exam - Exercises and case studies on the application of business acumen in health care.
Earning the CHFP
The CHFP credential is awarded upon successful completion of module 1 end of course assessment and successful completion of module II exam (case study exercises). HFMA membership is required.
Frequently Asked Questions - Additional CHFP program information can be found in the CHFP FAQ document.
HFMA National Webinar Recording
Why HFMA’s Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) Certification is Right for You - The webinar discussion examines the specific knowledge areas and professional skills that are hallmarks of the profession - learn how earning HFMA’s CHFP certification is one of the savviest business moves you’ll ever make. (Pricing - HFMA members and non-members:Free)
For more information about the HFMA Certification Programs, contact the Career Services Department or (800) 252-4362.
2).CRCR – Certified Revenue Cycle Representative
Healthcare rules are becoming more complex, customers are demanding more, and staff is being held at a higher level of accountability than at any other time. Today’s revenue cycle staff must have a broader understanding of the entire revenue cycle and how it influences the financial outcomes of the healthcare organization. HFMA’s Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) program provides healthcare organizations with a means to ensure that their revenue cycle staff has the body of knowledge necessary to meet these demands.
Who should become a Certified Revenue Cycle Representative?
CRCR is recommended for hospital revenue cycle staff and associated departments. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Patient Access
- Patient Accounts
- Health Information Management
- Billing Department
- Case Management
- Compliance Decision Support
- Finance
- Financial Representatives
- Managed Care Operations
hfma_flier_2016_youtube_07132016_v5amm.pdf
For more information about the HFMA Certification Programs, contact the Career Services Department or (800) 252-4362.