Get recognized as a leader in physician practice management when you earn HFMA's Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM) certification. With a focus on revenue cycle activities that enhance contemporary physician practice management, those who earn this certification will also gain specialist-level knowledge related to budget preparation, financial projections, cost accounting, managing information systems, and evaluating and negotiating payer contracts. Learning Objectives: Implement the key elements of patient registration, accounts receivable and collection processing Identify the key contributory elements of evaluation and management services Define ratios valuable in monitoring financial performance of a practice Identify processes related to physician compensation, compliance and contract evaluation Identify elements of strategic planning, information technology and the role of marketing.