Certification Overview

Why get certified?

Establishing and maintaining a clear competitive edge is a prerequisite for today’s changing economy – for individuals and organizational leaders. You can gain and demonstrate your edge by enhancing your knowledge and proving proficiency with HFMA’s certification programs.  Explore and choose your area of focus from the wide-range of certification options available to you.

While membership in HFMA is not required for these certifications, except for Certified Healthcare Finance Professional, earn as many as you like when you join HFMA – they are all included with your member dues.

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BECOME CERTIFIED WITH HFMA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS TO:

• Validate your skills and knowledge
• Enhance your credibility in the industry
• Support your professional development
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the field

Learn more about each of the following HFMA Certifications at  Certifications (hfma.org)

• Email careerservices@hfma.org
• Call (800) 252-4362 and ask for career services
• Email HFMA South Texas local chapter certification contact at sziapao@yahoo.com

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Recertification Updates for 2021:

• The 2021 maintenance due date is changing from May 31, 2021 to August 15, 2021 for Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) and Certified Specialist (CS) [CSAF, CSBI, CSMC, CSPPM]
• The revised recertification window will be February 1, 2021 through August 15, 2021 with due date of August 15, 2021. (previously January through May)
• Registration for the CRCR and CS recertification program study materials and assessment will be available on February 1.
• HFMA will be sending an email to all individuals due to recertify in 2021 during the week of October 19th.
• To recertify as a CRCR or CS, an individual must take a 50-question recertification assessment through HFMA every 2 years. A registration link is emailed to eligible certificants.
• The price for the CRCR or CS recertification program (study materials & assessment) is $100 for non-members (no fee for HFMA members).
• The maintenance due date remains as May 31, 2021 for HFMA CHFP and FHFMA members.

If you have any questions please contact Paola Turchi MSHCA, CHFP, CMPE, CPC, Certification Chair, at sziapao@yahoo.com

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Not an HFMA Member yet?

The HFMA South Texas Chapter is proud to offer scholarships for the following certifications:

• Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)
• Certified Specialist Accounting & Finance (CSAF)
• Certified Specialist Business Intelligence (CSBI)
• Certified Specialist Managed Care (CSMC)
• Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM)

For more information on our scholarship program, reach out to HFMA South Texas local chapter certification contact Paola Turchi MSHCA, CHFP, CMPE, CPC, Certification Chair, at sziapao@yahoo.com

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Active Certified Members – Congratulations!