Diplomate Spotlight
ABQAURP proudly congratulates Diplomate Elaine Jones-Connor, RN-C, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM, FABQAURP, on her 2026 induction into the Georgia Nurses Foundation (GNF) Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame™.
This prestigious honor recognizes 45 years of exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to the nursing profession, reflecting a career marked by excellence, advocacy, and lasting impact.
A valued ABQAURP Diplomate since 1992, Elaine holds sub-specialty certifications in:
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Case Management (CHCQM-CM)
- Patient Safety/Risk Management (CHCQM-PSRM)
She is also an ABQAURP Fellow (FABQAURP), underscoring her commitment to professional excellence and leadership in health care quality, utilization review, and patient safety.
We celebrate Elaine’s remarkable achievements and congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition. Her career continues to inspire nurses and health care professionals nationwide.
Congratulations, Elaine!
National Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2026
Join us as we honor the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide and their unwavering commitment to patients, communities, and our health care system.
New & Updated Educational Resources:
New Course! Partnering for Success was recorded at the 2025 Annual Conference. This 8-hour online video course explores today's complex health care delivery as it continues to evolve into a high-quality, value-based care system; improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and increasing value for all stakeholders.
New! Advanced Physician Advisor Core Body of Knowledge (APA CBK) online course is designed to provide an educational foundation for physician advisors and interprofessional health care team members involved in utilization management, care coordination, quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
The 2026 edition of the HCQM: A Review of the Core Body of Knowledge (HCQM CBK) is now available! Prepare to become a quality leader or refresh your knowledge on the key concepts and elements of HCQM, a primer for the HCQM Board Certification Exam.
Registration is open! Together, we will rise to meet the challenges of a shifting health care landscape—bridging gaps between quality care delivery, reimbursement integrity, and patient satisfaction. Reserve your hotel room at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort online or by calling (727) 595-1611. Identify yourself as an attendee to receive our special room rate of $229 per night. Rooms are limited and reservations must be made by September 1, 2026.
Do you have a favorite photo from a past conference or a quote about your conference experience?
Submit your photo and/or testimonial to [email protected] and we will feature them at our 2027 conference.
View Our Conference Exhibitors!
2026 Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities from ABQAURP!
ABQAURP's Annual Conference highlights the latest trends in health care quality and patient safety. Our annual event has become the preeminent conference to network with interdisciplinary health care professionals.
Don't miss this opportunity for your organization to demonstrate the value of your products and services to health care quality leaders.
A Message from Our Corporate Member: AppriseMD
AppriseMD provides denial management and physician advisory solutions to help hospitals and health systems optimize the revenue cycle with data transparency and operational efficiency.
AppriseMD Services:
- After-hours and overflow coverage
- Peer-to-peer payer reviews
- Severity denial payer reviews
- Skilled nursing facility denial reviews
- First-level nurse utilization reviews
- Second-level physician utilization reviews
- Appeal recommendation reviews
- Inpatient clinical denial appeals
- Outpatient clinical denial appeals
- Payer-initiated audit review appeals
- Utilization review consulting and education
CHCQM Recertification Reminder:
Pay your dues and complete a minimum of 8 credit hours of ABQAURP-approved, HCQM-focused content, per 2-year recertification cycle*. Please note your sub-specialty certifications are renewed when your CHCQM recertification is completed.
CPHYADV Recertification Reminder:
Pay your dues and complete a minimum of 20 credit hours of ABQAURP-approved, Physician Advisor-focused content, per 2-year recertification cycle*.
If a Diplomate has achieved both CHCQM and CPHYADV credentials, credit hours earned may be applied to both recertification requirements, as applicable to the content area* and recertification cycles of each credential.
Accepting Applications!
The Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification (CPHYADV) validates expertise in the physician advisor body of knowledge. The exam will test knowledge in areas such as utilization, clinical documentation integrity, federal and state regulations, coding and billing standards, medical necessity compliance, denials and appeals, length of stay criteria, status determination, and other areas.
The Health Care Quality & Management (CHCQM) credential is the standard for excellence and is the premier board certification certifying professionals in the skills required to drive high quality care decisions. Certification distinguishes expertise in safety, quality, and effective care, and is intended for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
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