HFMA has launched the new Executive of Healthcare Revenue Cycle (EHRC) certification designation.
The Executive of Healthcare Revenue Cycle (EHRC) is an executive level designation for revenue cycle professionals in the industry and HFMA. Executives of Healthcare Revenue Cycle act as leaders to the profession by achieving revenue cycle efficiency and excellence as standard practice in their area of expertise. The EHRC designation demonstrates commitment to leadership and revenue cycle excellence within the revenue cycle area of healthcare, as well as continued involvement and education in healthcare revenue cycle.
Unlike the other HFMA certifications, this certification is earned through a variety of professional activities, revenue cycle management experience., not by taking an exam (similar to the Fellow of HFMA application process). Requirements for EHRC certification application include:
- Hold the Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) designation.
- Active Membership – Be a current Member with 5+ years of tenure as an HFMA Member (Student membership does not count toward tenure, Non-members are not eligible)
- Letter of Recommendation from an industry leader, HFMA chapter leader or national volunteer, familiar with you/your work on a professional level.
- Healthcare Management Experience – must meet both requirements:
- Healthcare Industry Experience: Work in the healthcare industry 10+ years
- Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Experience. Work in Revenue Cycle Management position 2+ years
- Professional Activity. Select one of three options here
- Option 1: Provider – PFC Adopter, MAP Award Applicant/Winner or MAP App Subscriber
- Option 2: Business Partner – Peer Reviewed or RCC/AC Sponsor
- Option 3: Volunteer activity
Offered to all members of HFMA that allows both Provider and Business Partners to hold the designation. Candidates should meet all noted requirements prior to applying. Once received the application process will take 2-3 weeks. See here for more details and to access the application form and guidelines. Should you have any questions about the EHRC application process, please contact us at careerservices@hfma.org.