We’re thrilled to share some valuable insights from our latest collaboration with Oncology Practice Management (OPM)! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the ins and outs of medical coding and billing, you’re not alone. In the article "Coding 101: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them," we break down some of the biggest mistakes that can cost your practice time and money.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification
Taya Gordon, MBA, FACMPE, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at H4 Technology and a nationally recognized expert in revenue cycle management, emphasizes the importance of foundational practices in her latest article for Oncology Practice Management magazine. Gordon highlights that navigating the complexities of revenue cycle management (RCM) is crucial for oncology practices to achieve financial stability and operational efficiency.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification
Enrolling in the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) course is a significant decision that can open new doors for your career. It’s natural to feel hesitant, especially when you're weighing factors like cost, time commitment, or whether you're truly prepared. However, these uncertainties shouldn't prevent you from taking steps toward achieving your professional goals. Let's address the most common obstacles that might be holding you back and explore practical ways to overcome them, so you can confidently move forward with your certification.
Topics: CMOM, Certified Medical Office Manager
Katie Lawrence, a seasoned instructor with Practice Management Institute (PMI), delves into the power of intentional decision-making in oncology practice management in her latest article for Oncology Practice Management magazine. Lawrence emphasizes that, in a fast-paced healthcare environment, making deliberate, informed decisions is key to driving both short-term success and long-term sustainability.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification
The August 2024 issue of Oncology Practice Management magazine offers an insightful look into the key performance indicators (KPIs) that are critical for the success of oncology practices. The article emphasizes that while many practices monitor a wide range of metrics, it’s essential to focus on those KPIs that truly impact the practice’s financial health, patient satisfaction, and overall efficiency.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification
As healthcare practices strive for greater efficiency and compliance, the demand for skilled Medical Office Managers is on the rise. The Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) certification from the Practice Management Institute offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career. By covering critical topics like operational efficiency, financial management, and leadership, CMOM equips you with the tools needed to excel in managing a medical office, setting you apart in a competitive job market.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification
If you've been thinking about earning certification, PMI can help you slay your goals. The next live online training series beginning on October 9th. Review some of our most frequently-asked questions below, and start your journey learning new skills for career advancement.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification
As the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) program celebrates its 25th anniversary, we delve into conversations with two seasoned professionals, Kiva Lenzy, CMOM, and Judelin Bonares, CMOM, to understand the significance of certification in their careers.
Topics: CMOM, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office training, Desk of the President Series, partnerships
Leading a busy medical practice comes with an incredible amount of responsibility. There's no time to stop and take a breath when everywhere you turn something or someone needs your attention. Whether it's hiring and supervising office staff, managing the practice cash flow, maintaining compliance, or ensuring patients are seen within a reasonable timeframe, each day presents new challenges. Studying to become a Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) can boost your knowledge and help you become a more effective and efficient practice manager.
Here are a few more reasons why you should get a CMOM certification:
Topics: Practice management, CMOM, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office leadership
You are thinking about the busy workday ahead as your car inches forward in heavy morning traffic. An incoming call from the medical office building manager changes the trajectory of your day. Downed power lines from a heavy storm have forced the offices to close indefinitely. Water has seeped into the building. Now your thoughts shift to the patient load for the week, in-office procedures scheduled for the day, and communicating with staff heading into the office. How can you address the closure, property damage, system outages, and other unknown perils as quickly as possible?
Topics: CMOM, medical office manager topics, medical office compliance, workplace violence, leadership, workplace safety, Crisis Leadership
The 2022 edition of the Medical Group Management Association's MGMA DataDive Cost and Revenue Report indicates the pandemic has sparked an overall downturn in healthcare productivity, increased operating costs, staffing shortages, and inflation. One positive shift noted was an increase in patient portal use. There's a lot of ground to gain in 2023. Seeking out efficiencies has never been more important.
Topics: CMOM, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office, medical office manager topics, cmom certification
One of the most popular training and certification programs PMI offers is the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM)(R). This curriculum helps office managers take charge of their practice, better manage risk, motivate employees, and improve the financial outlook in a medical office.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager
As medical practices bounce back from the pandemic, many are finding it challenging to recruit and hire great employees, including front desk staff. Don't put this off! It takes time to find the right fit, and as patient flow picks up, you need to be ready! Here are some recruitment best practices for Medical Office Managers to help you attract the best talent.
Topics: Practice management, CMOM, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office, medical office manager topics, medical practice issues, staff recruiting
Here at PMI, we receive a lot of questions from prospective students about the Certified Medical Office Manager course and exam. They want to know things like how much experience and knowledge is needed to begin the course and tips on how to study for and pass the exam. So, we asked PMI faculty member, Linda D’Spain, to address some common questions about the certification course.
Topics: Practice management, CMOM, PMI Certification, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager
The last few years have caused many of us to delay our plans on professional development and turn our attention to other things to help get us through. With a new year around the corner, it's time to reset and refocus on your career.
Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, cmom certification