Health Care News:
- 2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced changes in Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles for 2025. Read the details here.
- Bipartisan legislation aims to block Medicare cuts, boost physician pay in 2025
- New bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress seeks to prevent Medicare cuts and increase physician compensation in the upcoming year. Learn more.
- White House OMB is reviewing proposed cybersecurity updates to HIPAA
- The Department of Health and Human Services proposed modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 security rule to strengthen the cybersecurity of electronic protected health information with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Read more.
Happy Holidays!
ABQAURP wishes you a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year! May 2025 bring happiness, hope, peace, and prosperity to you and your family.
New Course Release – Earn Up to 12 CME/CE!
 Embracing Technology to Empower Health Care Quality Leaders – This course was recorded live at the 47th Annual Conference and is now available for purchase in ABQAURP's Center for Continuing Education.
Were you unable to attend the 2024 Annual Conference? Although we missed you onsite, there is no reason to miss out on the engaging and informative sessions presented at our 2024 annual conference.
This 12-hour audio online course provides insight into emerging technology, aligning digital quality to care delivery, and strategies to improve processes and utilization while decreasing payment denials. Discover how new strategies can be incorporated without losing sight of the return on investment or quality of care. A panel discussion examines how the interprofessional health care team can work together to improve care transitions into the community and is committed to advocating for patients and providers as we traverse into the future.
This activity is valid from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. Originally presented September 11-12, 2024.
Pricing:
Diplomate Members $369.00
Professional Members $459.00
Non Members $549.00
Learn more and start the course here!
Dues Notice - 2025 Membership Dues Deadline is January 1st
 ABQAURP is grateful for your membership and ongoing support of our shared goal to improve the quality of health care provided to patients. We recommend paying your membership dues online through our secure payment system.
Please call Membership Service at (800) 998-6030 if you have any questions or need assistance.
Pay your dues online now!
Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 CHCQM Diplomate Achievement Award!
 To recognize the achievements of our extraordinary Diplomates, ABQAURP presents the Diplomate Achievement Award bi-annually in conjunction with our Annual Conference.
The Award recognizes the Diplomate who embodies the values of the medical profession through leadership, service, excellence, and integrity; demonstrating their commitment to advancing our mission to improve the quality of health care!
The award will identify leaders whose outstanding initiatives have led to measurable change in patient safety outcomes, provider and/or patient engagement, and overall quality improvements.
The Diplomate Achievement Award presentation will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at ABQAURP’s 48th Annual Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Submissions must be received by January 15, 2025.
Learn more and apply here.
 Join us September 11-12, 2025, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL to gain insight into emerging technology and advancements from other quality leaders.
Save 10% by March 15, 2025 - Use Promo Code: 25EARLYN
Make your reservations online here or by calling Reservations at (727) 595-1611. Identify yourself as an ABQAURP attendee to receive our special room rate of $219/single or double occupancy, by August 15, 2025. Rooms in this block are LIMITED and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Earn the credential of Certified Advanced Physician Advisor - CPHYADV!
Register by February 1st and Save $75! Use Promo Code: EARLY25N
Now Accepting Applications!
The Advanced Physician Advisor certification exam was developed by a team of expert Physician Advisors with the goal to elevate the skills of all Physician Advisors. The certification exam is designed to validate the knowledge of the Advanced Physician Advisor. Testing not only the basics, but practical application of concepts and skills used in everyday practice. The Advanced Physician Advisor board certification enhances the credibility of the physician advisor practicing today in health systems, hospitals, and ancillary facilities.
Based on our 47 years of certification expertise, this psychometrically validated board certification was developed under the guidance of a diverse panel of experienced physician advisor subject matter experts and Certification Management Services (CMS) to ensure a valid, credible certification exam. With well-defined topics identified through a robust competency analysis, the certification exam blueprint and exam items were written by a team of experts serving in a variety of Physician Advisor roles throughout the country.
Candidates who successfully complete the advanced board certification exam will earn the credential of Certified Advanced Physician Advisor (CPHYADV). Earning this credential leverages Physician Advisors for professional opportunities and allows you to stand out amongst your peers.
The Advanced Physician Advisor Certification Exam window is open March 1 through September 30, 2025.
ABQAURP offers candidates in-person testing at Meazure Learning Test Centers or remote testing via the MonitorEDU© remote proctoring system.
Learn more and apply here.
Health Care Quality Management (HCQM) Certification Exam
Register by February 1st and Save $75! Use Promo Code: EARLY25N
 Now Accepting Applications!
Health care professionals certified in Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) have shown their commitment and specialized focus in quality care and patient safety that distinguishes them from their colleagues.
HCQM Certification demonstrates that ABQAURP Diplomates have the practical knowledge to reduce medical errors, ensure patient safety, eliminate waste and unnecessary services, while avoiding potentially harmful delays in care. Certification verifies to internal and external entities that you, your group practice, or hospital is accountable. The result is a safer, more efficient and cost-effective system that better satisfies the needs of patients, providers, purchasers, and payers.
Professionals who have achieved certification in HCQM are committed to patient safety, health care quality, and effective care. Those certified in HCQM demonstrate their superior ability to critically evaluate industry literature, identify evidence-based best practices, and make recommendations that balance appropriateness of health care services with cost and quality.
The HCQM Exam window is open March 1 through September 30, 2025.
ABQAURP offers candidates in-person testing at Meazure Learning Test Centers or remote testing via the MonitorEDU© remote proctoring system.
Learn more and apply here.
Further validate your knowledge and experience by achieving Sub-Specialty certification. Sub-Specialty certification reflects dedication to the many associated areas of Health Care Quality and Management.
Sub-Specialty Certifications are available in the following categories:
- Case Management – CHCQM-CM
- Managed Care – CHCQM-MC
- Patient Safety/Risk Management – CHCQM-PSRM
- Physician Advisor (US-licensed physicians only) – CHCQM-PHYADV™
- Transitions of Care – CHCQM-TOC
- Workers' Compensation – CHCQM-WC
Prepare Now with the Core Body of Knowledge (CBK) Online Course!
 This course is intended for Physicians of all specialties, Nurses, and other Health Care Professionals with appropriate CME / CE credit offered for each profession.
In the CBK Online Course, you will learn the basics of health care quality, risk management, accreditation, and patient safety, including:
- Identify tools and processes used to determine quality of care issues in a variety of health care environments
- Discuss the use of peer review in assuring quality of care in a variety of settings
- Recognize patient safety cultures outside of health care
- Explain various ways utilization is managed and costs are controlled
- Explore basic concepts and frameworks of case management
- Identify essentials of safe and effective transitions of care
- Discuss the differences between accrediting organizations and regulatory agencies
- Discuss critical regulatory issues (Stark law, Anti-kickback statute, etc.)
- Specify how privileges are granted, maintained, and how they may be removed
- Examine the impact of managed care on quality and utilization
- Recognize Workers’ Compensation terminology and common definitions
- Describe the roles and areas of potential influence for the experienced physician advisor
- Describe how the definition of observation services differs from inpatient status
ABQAURP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ABQAURP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 26 contact hours through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #50-94.
View details and order course here.
Members Only Website Access
 This area of the ABQAURP website is designated for our Members to retrieve ABQAURP-related membership forms, access important links, membership directory, Career Center, news, and special offers.
To access the Members Only section of the website, click here.*
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Organizations that Recognize the Value of ABQAURP Board Certification!
 Never Stop your Quest for Excellence!
View a growing list of organizations that recognize, prefer, or require HCQM Certification and/or Advanced Physician Advisor Certification when seeking new employees.
This information has been compiled from job postings, HCQM Exam candidate applications, and Advanced Physician Advisor Exam candidate applications.
View organizations that recognize Board Certification with ABQAURP here.
ABQAURP Career Center
 Looking to advance your career?
Utilize our job seeker account features to help you research career options, find the right job opportunity, and get your experience and skill set in front of your ideal employer.
The Career Center offers professional services to help you build and manage your career for maximum potential for success and offers the options to search and apply for jobs, post your resume, and sign up to receive job alerts.
Start your search here.
Be recognized for your commitment to quality health care!
Join ABQAURP as a Professional Member! Members joining now receive the rest of this year complimentary with your 2025 dues payment. Membership is open to all health care professionals, including those in clinical and health care managerial roles.
Professional Membership benefits include:
 ABQAURP
has led the health care quality movement for over 47 years and has grown to
become a premier professional association providing board certification in
Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) and Advanced Physician Advisor
Certifications, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education, and membership
to health care professionals worldwide.
Learn more about Professional Membership here.
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