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The ACMPE Preparation: Essentials + LIVE Q&A is designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the ACMPE exams. This comprehensive course helps examinees identify content necessary to meet board certification standards, including financial management, regulatory compliance, organizational governance and departmental operations management and transformative healthcare delivery. To best prepare applicants for the examinations, topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals and ambulatory care settings.
Courses cover the domains of the Body of Knowledge, Financial Management, Operations Management, Human Resources, Organizational Governance, and Risk and Compliance
Maximum scheduling flexibility, this course is divided into several short segments, allowing you to complete one or more at a time.
Multimedia, videos, and animation
Interactive quizzes and real-life problem-solving scenarios
Identification of learning gaps and additional resources to close those gaps
The ability to take notes within the course platform and print for future reference
Registration includes five self-paced sessions, one quarterly question and answer session and one exam that allows you to claim continuing education credit. You must attend all sessions to claim ACMPE and CEU credit.
Session 6: Board Certification Preparation: Live Question-and-Answer Session This session is held quarterly and hosted by Debbie Hudson and Tracy Bird. This session will be held 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm ET (5:00 pm CT, 4:00 pm MT, 3:00 pm PT). The dates Session 6 is offered are as follows:
Wednesday, December 14
Wednesday, February 8
Wednesday, May 10
Wednesday, August 16
LIVE Q&A is available on-demand after each live recording. To learn more about ACMPE Preparation: Essentials + Live Q&A, follow this link.
The 2022 MGMA State Leaders Conference was held October 8-9, at the Westin Boston Seaport District. The State Leaders Conference was held in conjunction with the Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders (MPEL) Conference. During the conference, the 2022 American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) Fellows and Certified Members were recognized. Please help us in wishing congratulations to our NCMGMA members who earned these prestigious designations!
2022 Fellows
Also earning Fellowship but not pictured:
Trish Veneto MSL, FACMPE Carolina Kidney Associates PA
2022 Certified Members
Kimberly Flippin, Piedmont Stone Center
Elizabeth Harris, Coastal Children’s Services
Kelly Hermann, Pisgah Institute for Psychotherapy & Education PA (The)
Linda Hoppe, Mercy Medical Center
Rosalynne Lopez, Cone Health Medical Group
Richelle Phillips, Erlanger Health System
ACMPE Fellowship and Certification To learn more about earning your ACMPE Fellowship or Certification, visit the ACMPE page of the MGMA website here.
If you’ve considered pursuing ACMPE Fellowship but have felt overwhelmed by the process or requirements, you’re in luck! Twelve MGMA State Affiliates are pleased to jointly offer you the opportunity to participate in our Fellowship Fast Track.
Designed by three former MGMA State Affiliate presidents who are Fellows of the American College of Medical Practice Executives, our Fellowship Fast Track provides you with 30 hours’ worth of the CEUs necessary to complete Pathway #2 – Leadership within 6 months. Additionally, you’ll benefit from the assistance of a dedicated MGMA State Affiliate ACMPE Representative and receive concierge service with program registration and on-going communication as you move through our educational program.
This program is limited to 40 participants to ensure a personalized approach, sign up today!
We came together last week in Cherokee – September 14-16, 2022 – for our Fall Conference in the brand new event center of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Over 100 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors enjoyed continuing education from some of healthcare’s finest thought leaders, participated in essential networking events with peers and old friends, honored outstanding industry achievement with our annual awards, and experienced the sold-out exhibit hall full of Alliance sponsor products and services.
Thank you to everyone who pulled away from their busy practices to join us. Thank you to all our speakers and exhibitors for sharing your knowledge and expertise and thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of our organization: we couldn’t do it without you. And, lastly, thank you to our volunteers for leading the organization and keeping us moving in the right direction: your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.
Please browse this post to see all that took place last week and to see what’s in store for NCMGMA—thorugh the end of 2022 and beyond.
Practice of the Year Award
Goldsboro Pediatrics, P.A.
(L-R) Brandy Yeh and Nola Claiborne of Goldsboro Pediatrics are presented the Practice of the Year Award by Andy Shene of First Citizens Bank.
Each year, NCMGMA and First Citizens Bank recognize a medical group practice that has made a significant contribution to their community, patients and/or staff. For our 9th annual award, we are proud to recognize Goldsboro Pediatrics as our Practice of the Year! The award also includes a $3000 donation to the winner’s foundation of choice. Goldsboro Pediatrics selected Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County as their designated foundation. Congratulations Goldsboro Pediatrics!
President’s Award
Renee Schneider
2021-22 NCMGMA President Matt Johnson presents the President’s Award to Renee Schneider
The President’s Award is given to an individual of NCMGMA for outstanding service and contribution to the association, its members and medical practice management. This year’s award was presented to Renee Schneider of the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association offices.
Service Awards
Meritorious Service Award and Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award
(L-R): Fran Sembert, CMPE, 2022 Meritorious Service Award winner, NCMGMA Executive Director Melissa Klingberg, and Steve Parker, 2022 Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award winner.
Congratulations to Fran Sembert, CMPE, our 2022 Meritorious Service Award winner and Steve Parker of Curi, our 2022 Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award winner. The Meritorious Service Award is given for outstanding service and contribution to the NCMGMA, its members, and medical practice management; and the Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award highlights the true meaning of volunteerism for NCMGMA. Both Fran and Steve are outstanding champions of NCMGMA and our many programs and initiatives and we thank them for their selfless dedication to our organization.
Community Service Project
Snack Packs for MANNA FoodBank
Fall Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers assemble snack packs for children in need in Western North Carolina.
At the close of the morning educational sessions on Thursday, September 15th, NCMGMA teamed up with MANNA FoodBank to make snack packs for children in need in Western North Carolina. MANNA FoodBank is a private, not-for-profit service organization working to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. In the end, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and NCMGMA staff made over 200 snack packs for MANNA FoodBank. Thank you to everyone who participated in this essential service project!
Event Photo Album
NCMGMA member Sandra Jarrett participates in a self-defense demonstration with speaker Johnathan Frisk during his “Surviving an Active Shooter” general session.
Thank you, again, to all our attendees, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and volunteers for helping to make the 2022 Annual Conference another successful NCMGMA event!
October Zoom Webinar Using Your Data to Drive Practice Optimization & Growth October 6, 2022 | 12pm – 1pm
Join us as we explore the most common barriers to analyzing and optimizing data and how to address these barriers in your practice. Presented by Curi Advisory. Click here to register for this free webinar.
Customer Service Interactive Workshop Customer Service with Emotional Intelligence October 25, 2022 | 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
Support staff is vital to patient care and every role makes a difference. In this session we explore techniques that promote a compassionate, welcoming, and respectful culture. Click here to register for this workshop.
2023 Master Class February 23-24, 2023 Graylyn Estate, Winston-Salem, NC
This two-day program is designed to give practice managers a deep dive into professional development in a thoroughly engaging and relaxing setting. Watch for more details coming soon!
Advocacy Days March 28-29, 2023 Raleigh, NC
Packed full of legislative action and information, Advocacy Days is a great opportunity to hear about the local issues, meet the experts and make your voice heard in Raleigh. Watch for more details coming soon!
The ACMPE Certification Commission has recently approved updates to Board Certification and Fellowship that are available to all.
We want to support everyone with information for a successful roll out. Please visit our ACMPE Board Certification and Fellowship pages which has detailed information on how to apply and the requirements. As well as the overview landing page, recapping the changes and FAQ’s.
Important Note: These ACMPE changes are separate and distinct from the ongoing work of the Task Force on MGMA State Affiliate Membership Models, which is still in the discussion phase of any recommendations for any change to national/state membership requirements, including state membership requirement for those in ACMPE. Any questions about the State Task Force discussions, should be directed to Martha Huckaby.
Exam Schedule Notice Reminder
June 1-30 –Testing is available. We will have new exam forms, which means this is the most up to date based on their day to day with the most refined wording of questions. The scores will not be immediately available, as they will become available by August 5th to review all item performance.
July 1-August 7 – No testing, however, purchasing will remain open. We will be reviewing the new exam form item performance.
The ACMPE Certification Commission has recently approved updates to the Certification and Fellowship programs as part of their multi-year strategy to ensure MGMA is upholding the ACMPE credentials as the gold standard for medical practice management. Through the work of a Strategic ACMPE Taskforce, the ACMPE Certification Commission, and with the support of the MGMA-ACMPE Board, we are excited to share this work with our MGMA State Leaders.
The North Carolina Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) came together last week in Wilmington, May 18-20, 2022, for our Annual Conference at the Wilmington Convention Center and Embassy Suites Riverside. Over 245 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors enjoyed continuing education from some of healthcare’s finest thought leaders, participated in essential networking events with peers and old friends, honored outstanding industry achievement with our annual awards, and experienced the sold-out exhibit hall full of Alliance sponsor products and services driving healthcare management innovation and excellence to the next level.
Thank you to everyone who pulled away from their busy practices to join us. Thank you to all our speakers and exhibitors for sharing your knowledge and expertise and thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of our organization: we couldn’t do it without you. And, lastly, thank you to our volunteers for leading the organization and keeping us moving in the right direction: your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.
Please browse this email to see all that took place last week and to see what’s in store for NCMGMA, through the end of 2022 and beyond.
Administrator of the Year Award Jacob A. Rodman, CMPE Chief Executive Officer, Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc.
Jacob A. Rodman, CMPE, (center), CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc., is recognized as the 2022 NCMGMA/Curi Administrator of the Year. Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer
Jacob Rodman, CMPE, is the chief executive officer for Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic and our 2022 NCMGMA/Curi Administrator of the Year. Says Dr. Kenneth Rich, MD, president of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, “A leader is defined as someone who can see the capacity for improvement and can rally people to move toward that goal. Jacob Rodman is not only a great businessman and CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, but he is a great leader. He is the most valuable player at our practice as he genuinely cares about those he works with and seeks out opportunities to grow our practice.”
The Administrator of the Year award, sponsored by Curi, honors a medical practice administrator who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management proficiency, and who has helped enhance the effectiveness of health care delivery in North Carolina. The Administrator of the Year Award also provides the recipient with a stipend for continuing education at a state or national Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) meeting or professional development through ACMPE.
President’s Award David P. Sousa, JD, MBA
(L-R): NCMGMA President Matt Johnson presents the President’s Award to David Sousa, JD, MBA. Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer
The President’s Award is given to a member of NCMGMA for outstanding service and contribution to the association, its members and medical practice management. This year’s award was presented to David P. Sousa, JD, MBA. David has been a tireless champion of NCMGMA, helping us further the association’s efforts to be the “leaders for tomorrow’s healthcare.” David was instrumental in engaging Medical Mutual, now Curi, with NCMGMA, nurturing and expanding the partnership through the years and continually helping us deliver vital events, services and support to the practice managers of North Carolina.
Community Service Project Snack Packs for NourishNC
Annual Conference attendees, exhibitors and volunteers assemble snack packs for children in need in North Carolina’s New Hanover County.
At the close of the morning educational sessions on Thursday, May 19th, NCMGMA teamed up with NourishNC to make snack packs for children in need in North Carolina’s New Hanover County. NourishNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide healthy food to hungry children, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community. In the end, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and NCMGMA staff and volunteers made over 400 snack packs for NourishNC. Thank you to everyone who participated in this essential service project!
Event Photo Album
Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer
Follow the link below to visit our 2022 Annual Conference Flickr album. We’ve just added all of the photos from our professional photographer Chris Brehmer: take a look, they’re amazing!
Thank you, again, to all our attendees, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and volunteers for helping to make the 2022 Annual Conference another successful NCMGMA event!
MGMA is excited to announce they are now accepting applications for their 2022 scholarships and grants.
MGMA awards scholarships to students with a current MGMA membership who are pursuing a career in medical practice management. MGMA awards grants to individuals who currently hold an ACMPE board certification and would like to pursue Fellowship.
MGMA offers several different scholarships, most contain the following eligibility requirements:
Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, healthcare administration and other non-clinical related areas for the 2022-2023 academic year within the United States.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in medical practice management.
Grants available are applied to professional development and continuing education for individuals pursuing Fellowship.
ACMPE Fellowship can be a gamechanger for your career. Take the first step and earn a grant to begin this journey.
The deadline to apply is May 27, 2022. If you are not eligible to apply yourself, please feel free to forward this opportunity to individuals you think can benefit from pursuing ACMPE Board Certification or Fellowship.
MGMA awards scholarships to students with a current MGMA membership who are pursuing a career in medical practice management. MGMA awards grants to individuals who currently hold an ACMPE board certification and would like to pursue Fellowship.
MGMA offers several different scholarships, most contain the following eligibility requirements:
Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, healthcare administration and other non-clinical related areas for the 2021-2022 academic year within the United States.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in medical practice management.
Grants available are applied to professional development and continuing education for individuals pursuing Fellowship.
The More You Know, the More We Grow! Take a look back at the 2020-2021 NCMGMA year
To increase the transparency of our organization, we proudly present to you the 2020-2021 NCMGMA Impact Report (PDF).
Inside you will find a letter from our 2020-2021 President, Amanda McKinney, and metrics from our various communications, programs and events from the past year. Our hope is this report gives you an idea of the association’s activity and health, and shows you all we are doing for our members and practice management in North Carolina.
Thank you to all of our members and sponsors for your continued support of NCMGMA. We look forward to another successful year in 2022, continuing our mission to be “the leaders for tomorrow’s healthcare.”
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