Why Do I Need CMOM Training & How Can I Justify It to My Manager?

Posted by Practice Management Institute on Jun 11, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Two of the most common questions PMI receives about the Certified Medical Office Manager credential are, "Why do I need a CMOM certification?" and "How can I get buy-in from my provider/supervisor?"  We asked PMI faculty member, Linda D’Spain, to share her thoughts and address these specific CMOM FAQs. Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or thinking about your next career move, watch the video or read on for insider tips to get you CMOM-ready. 

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Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, cmom certification, CMOM FAQs

Managing Disruptive Employees in a Medical Office: 9 Behaviors to Watch

Posted by Practice Management Institute on Sep 28, 2020 8:00:00 AM

You didn’t sign up to play referee or counselor to adults that don’t get along. But personality conflicts and unprofessional behavior in the workplace should not be taken lightly. It can destroy your medical office productivity, morale, and send good employees packing.

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Topics: Practice management, CMOM, PMI Certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office, medical office manager topics, cmom certification, difficult personalities

Identifying Medicare Overpayments and How to Resolve Them

Posted by Practice Management Institute on Aug 1, 2019 4:22:44 PM

In a busy medical practice, the risk of error runs high. This is a dangerous assertion when you consider that mistakes in a medical record can negatively impact a patient’s health. Mistakes made repeatedly in medical claims may flag your practice for an audit and, if overpayments are found, can result in huge fines and penalties from the government.

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Topics: Practice management, PMI Certification, cmom certification, medical practice issues, medical fraud, medical billing, medicare

7 Compliance Issues Medical Office Managers Must Navigate to Protect Their Practice

Posted by Practice Management Institute on Jun 12, 2019 12:02:06 PM

Maintaining compliance in a medical office is one of the most significant challenges that office managers face. With new regulations coming down the pipe, new employees to train, and policies to implement, it can be unnerving to stay on top of it all. To avoid healthcare fraud and abuse in the practice, the medical office manager must be knowledgeable and current with compliance laws and be equipped to manage issues when they arise.

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Topics: Practice management, PMI Certification, medical office manager topics, cmom certification, medical office compliance, medical practice issues

Exploring Quality Assurance in the Medical Practice—the Path to Patient Satisfaction

Posted by Practice Management Institute on Jun 3, 2019 6:50:29 PM

How high are you setting the bar for patient care in your medical practice? Their health is in your hands, and they expect quality personalized care. Quality assurance is more important than ever. This article offers medical office managers insights for measuring quality assurance in your office. Read further and learn the “how” using two common tasks that can be easily improved when quality assurance is top-of-mind.

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Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office manager topics, cmom certification, quality assurance

5 Best Techniques for Practice Time Management

Posted by Practice Management Institute on May 23, 2019 9:58:32 AM

The time clock is ticking the moment patients enter your waiting room. How soon do you greet them? How long will they wait until they are called to the back?  Respect for a patient’s time is perhaps among the most highly valued attributes of the patient experience. It’s also very frequently overlooked. So why is time management in a medical office so hard to control, and what can be done about it? Let us count the ways. 

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Topics: CMOM, PMI Certification, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, medical office, time management, cmom certification

Looking For Your Next Career Move? Try CMOM First.

Posted by Practice Management Institute on May 21, 2019 11:00:00 AM

Medical office management is a growing field with lots of opportunity. Whether you are currently working in a management role or just starting out, you have come to the right place! Practice Management Institute (PMI) administers an online certification course designed exclusively for current and aspiring medical office managers.

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Topics: Practice management, medical office certification, medical office manager topics, cmom certification

Medical Office Recruiting Done Right: Writing a Rock Star Job Description

Posted by Practice Management Institute on May 20, 2019 2:00:00 PM

A well-written job description will help you find the best candidates for your medical office team. The more detailed a job description, the more candidates with desired skillsets and expertise will be walking through the door. Its benefits are two-fold: 1) It sets clear expectations for applicants searching for medical staff positions and 2) It helps recruit the ideal candidates for the job.

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Topics: Practice management, medical office certification, Certified Medical Office Manager, cmom certification

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