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Suggestion for Certification

Anonymous
Anonymous

Hi , This is Bob with 12 yrs experience in RCM. Could some one suggest a certification program which would help in my Career development.

  • Hi Bob!  I would recommend a few of the certifications that HFMA offers.  Since you've worked in RCM for 12 years I would suggest taking the CRCR course and exam.  With that said I would definitely suggest the CHFP.  The CHFP touches on each of the other certifications with an emphasis on the financial impact of the healthcare business and it is the umbrella of all the other certifications HFMA offers.  As of now I have taken all of the certification exams offered by HFMA and have obtained 5 of the 6 certifications.  I am waiting to retake the CSPPM exam since i failed the first attempt.  The CRCR, CSPR, and CSPPM go in depth with Medicare/Medicaid, managed care, TPA, and the private sector health insurance from differing perspectives.  Depending on what you want you may not need to take more than the CRCR.