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Demonstrate a deep understanding of healthcare finance when you earn HFMA's flagship certification, the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP).
Dive into the new financial realities of health care and come up with a better business skill set, new ideas on financial strategy, and insights into future trends. Earning this certification indicates a level of knowledge and expertise across four essential pillars:
- Business acumen
- Collaboration
- Financial strategy
- Understanding future trends
The Operational Excellence exam is Module II of the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP). Successful completion of HFMA’s Business of Health Care examination, Module I of CHFP and active HFMA membership are the required prerequisites to enroll in HFMA's Operational Excellence program. Once you complete the Operational Excellence exam, you will have the knowledge to work more effectively toward the shared goal of improving patient health.
Package Enrollment Required:
Enroll in the CHFP package to gain access to both required modules. This package includes the HFMA Business of Health Care® and Operational Excellence modules and is available exclusively to HFMA members.
CHFP Program Structure:
Participants complete the modules in the following order:
- HFMA Business of Health Care®
This online program provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare finance, including risk mitigation, evolving payment models, healthcare accounting and cost analysis, strategic finance, and financial resource management. Participants must complete the course and pass the end-of-course assessment before progressing. - Operational Excellence Assessment
This module focuses on applying business acumen in healthcare through exercises and case-based scenarios. Prerequisites for Operational Excellence:
Completion of the HFMA Business of Health Care® module and an active HFMA membership (student, business partner, or professional) are required.
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