| Schaeffer
achieves board certification
Michelle Schaeffer, CMPE, Director of Clinic Operations, Syringa Hospital and Clinics, has earned the pro  fessional
designation of Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) by the
American College of Medical Practice Executives, the certification entity
of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
The designation of CMPE demonstrates that Schaeffer has achieved board certification in medical practice management. Through industry-leading board certification and Fellowship programs, ACMPE examinations that assess knowledge of the broad scope of medical practice management skills sets as outlined in the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management. These include business operations, financial management, human resource management, information management, organizational governance, patient care systems, quality management and risk management. The individual must also earn a minimum of 50 continuing education credit hours. Today, MGMA membership is comprised of more than 6,600 individuals who have attained CMPE or ACMPE Fellow status or who seek certification. Schaeffer has worked for Syringa Hospital and Clinics since 2007, as the Director of Clinic Operations, and has been working in the healthcare field for over 24 years. She is President-Elect of the Idaho Rural Health Association (IRHA) and has served on the board for the past four years. |
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