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Introduction & CHCRS Question

Arianna Griffin

Hello everyone,

My name is Arianna, and I have worked in the Healthcare Revenue Cycle, particularly in Patient Access, for the better part of the last seven years. I truly enjoy the Revenue Cycle field and appreciate the impact that strong Patient Access processes have on both the patient experience and an organization's financial health.

One of my professional goals is to continually expand my knowledge and credentials to strengthen my career growth and make my professional portfolio more competitive. Through HFMA membership, I have been fortunate to earn several certifications, including:

  • CRCR
  • CSPR
  • CHFP
  • CSAPM
  • CSPPM
  • CSBI
  • CSAF

While I am proud of these accomplishments, my focus remains on obtaining the Certified Healthcare Revenue Specialist (CHCRS) designation and, ultimately, the Executive Healthcare Revenue Credential (EHRC).

I do have a question for those who have completed the CHCRS program or are familiar with its requirements. After completing the no-cost prerequisite courses associated with the CHCRS, how long do those completed prerequisites remain accessible? Do they remain available throughout the two-year certification cycle leading up to recertification, or is there a different access period?

I appreciate any guidance or insights from those who have gone through the process. I look forward to connecting with fellow HFMA members and learning from your experiences.

Thank you!

Arianna Griffin
Patient Access Associate

  • Hi Arianna,

    First, congratulations! You’ve already earned an impressive number of HFMA certifications.

    For CHCRS, the two prerequisite courses are Medicare Inpatient Reimbursement Fundamentals and Medicare Outpatient Reimbursement Fundamentals, and both need to be completed before moving on to the CHCRS training.

    The two-year cycle you mentioned is for maintaining the CHCRS certification once you’ve earned it. I’m not certain that same timeframe applies to how long the prerequisite courses remain accessible in the Learning Center, so I don’t want to give you the wrong information on that piece.

    For this question, I would recommend reaching out to HFMA directly at inquiry@hfma.org. That’s also a good email to keep handy for questions related to HFMA certifications, education, Learning Center access, or recertification.

    Best of luck with CHCRS and eventually EHRC. You’re well on your way!

    Michelle
    HFMA National Board of Examiner

  • Arianna, congratulations on building such a strong set of HFMA credentials. That is an impressive progression, especially with your seven years of Patient Access experience.

    For the CHCRS prerequisites, I would recommend confirming the exact access period directly with HFMA, since course access and certification requirements can change. I would not assume that completing the prerequisites automatically means you will retain course access for the entire two-year certification cycle.

    Your Patient Access background should also translate well into broader revenue cycle roles, including areas such as eligibility, claims, and medical billing in New York and other markets.

    Best of luck with the CHCRS and, ultimately, the EHRC. Your continued focus on professional development is a great example for others in the RCM field.