Certification

The most credible medical management skill tests have been created and maintained by PAHCOM. The Certified Medical Manager (CMM) examination is nationally recognized as the symbol of excellence in health care medical practice management across the country. The examination evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of 18 areas of medical practice administration. From the strict and rigid financial management to the touchy, feely human resources management the PAHCOM CMM examination is your best bet for evaluating the competence of an individual to excel in the business of health care practice administration.

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The Pursuit of Excellence

PAHCOM recognized the ever increasing need for a program that would provide recognition to individual office managers having knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to successfully manage today's ever-changing medical practices. As a result, the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) program was established. Today it is nationally recognized as the standard of excellence in physician office management.

Becoming a Certified Medical Manager means that you have...

• Completed the process of certification, including submitting an application and passing a written examination that qualifies both your experience and knowledge within the ambulatory health care delivery environment. 
• Made a commitment to the pursuit of excellence in health care office management through continual education and association within the profession of health care office management.
• Pledged to uphold the set of standards established by the PAHCOM Professional Code of Ethics.

Advantages of Certification For the Professional Health Care Office Manager

Attaining the status of CMM will document that you possess medical management skills that distinguishes you as a professional.  In pledging to uphold the PAHCOM professional Code of Ethics, you will continually improve your knowledge and skills and maintain high standards of competency, honesty, and integrity.

For the Physician/Practice Owner

The employment of a CMM ensures the physician/practice owner that the individual has achieved a high level of competency in physician practice management.