--- title: PMI Blog | PMI Certification (2) description: PMI Certification | Information and resources from Practice Management Institute - PMI (2) image: https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(7).png --- [![pmi-logo-white-on-blue](https://info.pmimd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pmi-logo-white-on-blue.png?width=174&name=pmi-logo-white-on-blue.png "pmi-logo-white-on-blue")](https://www.pmimd.com/) - [About PMI](https://www.pmimd.com/about/) - [Online Training Center](https://www.pmimd.com/onlinetraining/) - [Instructors](https://www.pmimd.com/instructors.php) - [Contact Us](https://www.pmimd.com/contact.asp) ## [PMI & Gastrologix Begin National Medical Practice Training Initiative](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-gastrologix-begin-national-medical-practice-training-initiative) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Mar 8, 2021, 9:19:38 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/pmi-cmom-hero.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-gastrologix-begin-national-medical-practice-training-initiative) Practice Management Institute (PMI) and Gastrologix have partnered to develop a Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM)® certification specific to the specialty of Gastroenterology. This joint effort will provide affordable medical practice specific training and credentialing opportunities for the Gastrologix membership throughout the country.  [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-gastrologix-begin-national-medical-practice-training-initiative) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-gastrologix-begin-national-medical-practice-training-initiative#comments-listing) Topics: [value proposition](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/value-proposition), [medical practice benchmarking](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-benchmarking), [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [medical office certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [medical office](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office) ## [PMI Certification Renewal Questions Answered](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-certification-renewal-questions-answered) Posted by [Nancy Clements](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/nancy-clements) on Jan 7, 2021, 12:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/Q%26A%20icon%202.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-certification-renewal-questions-answered) This time of year, we get a lot of questions from certified professionals about keeping their credentials current. The good news is the process is not too complex. And, with a little pre-planning, renewing your certification(s) can be quick and easy. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-certification-renewal-questions-answered) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/pmi-certification-renewal-questions-answered#comments-listing) Topics: [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [medical office certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-certification), [medical office staff](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-staff) ## [Managing Disruptive Employees in a Medical Office: 9 Behaviors to Watch](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-difficult-employees-9-disruptive-behaviors-to-watch) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Sep 28, 2020, 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/sexualharassment.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-difficult-employees-9-disruptive-behaviors-to-watch) 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. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-difficult-employees-9-disruptive-behaviors-to-watch) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/managing-difficult-employees-9-disruptive-behaviors-to-watch#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [medical office](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [cmom certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-certification), [difficult personalities](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/difficult-personalities) ## [CMOM FAQ: How Can I Pay For CMOM?](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 29, 2019, 9:54:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![cmomquestion](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/cmomquestion.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom) We know CMOM is a huge investment. But the financial piece shouldn't keep you from personal development. In the  video below, PMI Faculty Member and CMOM Instructor Linda D'Spain discusses the different ways to pay for CMOM. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/cmom-faq-how-can-i-pay-for-cmom#comments-listing) Topics: [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [medical office certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [CMOM FAQs](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-faqs) ## [Identifying Medicare Overpayments and How to Resolve Them](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Aug 1, 2019, 4:22:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![medicarefraud](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/medicarefraud.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them) 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. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/identifying-medicare-overpayments-and-how-to-resolve-them#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [cmom certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-certification), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical fraud](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-fraud), [medical billing](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-billing), [medicare](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medicare) ## [In-house vs. Outsourced Billing: Tips for Medical Office Managers](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 26, 2019, 8:11:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![medicalbilling](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/medicalbilling.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers) *Portions of this article were originally published in [BC Advantage Magazine March 5, 2019](https://www.billing-coding.com/detail_article.cfm?articleID=6086)* A whopping 25 to 31 percent of total health care expenditures in the U.S. are administrative costs, according to a time-driven, activity-based costing study published last year in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)1. These are huge margins for healthcare providers already squeezed by insurers and increasing costs of care. You may wonder if the grass is greener on the other side. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/in-house-vs.-outsourced-billing-tips-for-medical-office-managers#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues), [medical billing](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-billing) ## [7 Compliance Issues Medical Office Managers Must Navigate to Protect Their Practice](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 12, 2019, 12:02:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![compliancecheck300](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/compliancecheck300.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice) Maintaining compliance in a medical office is [one of the most significant challenges](https://info.pmimd.com/ebook-best-practices-for-medical-office-administration) 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. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/7-compliance-issues-medical-office-managers-must-navigate-to-protect-their-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [Practice management](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/practice-management), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [cmom certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-certification), [medical office compliance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-compliance), [medical practice issues](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-practice-issues) ## [Exploring Quality Assurance in the Medical Practice—the Path to Patient Satisfaction](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/exploring-quality-assurance-in-the-medical-practice-the-path-to-patient-satisfaction) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on Jun 3, 2019, 6:50:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![qualityassurance](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/qualityassurance.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/exploring-quality-assurance-in-the-medical-practice-the-path-to-patient-satisfaction) 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. [Read More](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/exploring-quality-assurance-in-the-medical-practice-the-path-to-patient-satisfaction) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/exploring-quality-assurance-in-the-medical-practice-the-path-to-patient-satisfaction#comments-listing) Topics: [CMOM](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom), [PMI Certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/pmi-certification), [Certified Medical Office Manager](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/certified-medical-office-manager), [medical office manager topics](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/medical-office-manager-topics), [cmom certification](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/cmom-certification), [quality assurance](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/tag/quality-assurance) ## [How to Effectively Manage Employees’ Time for Increased Patient Satisfaction](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/how-to-effectively-manage-employees-time-for-increased-patient-satisfaction) Posted by [Practice Management Institute](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/author/practice-management-institute) on May 6, 2019, 5:27:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![time300](https://info.pmimd.com/hubfs/time300.jpg)](https://info.pmimd.com/blog/how-to-effectively-manage-employees-time-for-increased-patient-satisfaction) Your patients love your doctors and there’s rarely a slow day in your medical office’s busy waiting room. But recent communication problems with front and back office staff are causing scheduling backlogs, and patient complaints are on the rise. It’s time for swift corrective action. 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