Greetings!
In December 2022, we provided you with a brief update on our efforts to modify HMDCB’s Continuing Certification Program (CCP). As shared in that message, our goal is to provide updates on these changes as well as opportunities for you to ask questions. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am excited to share with you today that after two years of research, learning from other medical boards, and gathering certificant feedback, the new CCP requirements have been finalized.
The Board has decided to transition from a high-stakes recertification exam to a longitudinal assessment model. This change will provide you with opportunities for continuous learning on an annual basis while eliminating the need to submit CME and visit a test center to take the recertification exam. Part of this change is to ensure that the new program is less onerous and more valuable to your role as a hospice physician/medical director. By participating in a longitudinal assessment on an annual basis, you can assess your knowledge in the five content domains of HMDCB’s Content Blueprint, discover areas of improvement, and increase your knowledge through instant feedback and reference lists.
We plan to implement this new program during the first quarter of 2024. However, we think it is incredibly important to honor your current certification’s expiration date. Therefore, your current credential will remain valid until the date listed on your certificate. You will be required to start participating in the new Continuing Certification Program the year following your expiration date (e.g., if your credential expires on November 30, 2025, you will be required to participate in the longitudinal assessment starting January 1, 2026). To review when your credential expires, visit the My HMDCB Certification Center or contact HMDCB staff at info@hmdcb.org.
We know this is a considerable change and you may have questions. Therefore, we encourage you to review this FAQ document, visit our booth at the Annual Assembly to connect with staff and Board members, or attend a virtual Town Hall on April 13, 2023 at 1 pm CT to learn about the new requirements and ask questions. You can also submit questions online by clicking here.
Please note, there are still program details that need to be finalized and we will continue to update you through email, by expanding the FAQ document, and by hosting additional Town Hall meetings. Our goal is to ensure we communicate with you throughout the development and implementation of this new program, so we encourage you to check your email regularly for updates.
We are excited to implement this new program and look forward to sharing more about these changes. If you have immediate questions or concerns, please contact HMDCB’s Operations Manager, Gina Parisi, at gparisi@hmdcb.org.
Best,
