What does CSMC mean in CERTIFICATIONS & DIPLOMAS

CSMC is a certification program offered by the American Board of Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Physicians, or ABQAURP. The program focuses on helping healthcare professionals gain the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage care in a managed care setting. It covers topics such as managed care principles, health systems, quality assurance and utilization review, and ethical considerations. With successful completion of the program, practitioners will become certified as Specialist Managed Care Professionals.

Becoming a certified specialist managed care professional has many benefits that can help you become a better healthcare provider. With the certification, you will have greater credibility with employers and organizations looking to hire healthcare providers that specialize in managed care settings. You will also have improved knowledge and understanding of key principles related to effective patient care management in managed care settings.

Yes. In order to obtain your CSMC certification, you must successfully pass all three parts of the ABQAURP Certification Exam for Specialists in Managed Care (CESM).

The total cost for completing all three sections of the CESM exam is $1,000 USD (if paid all at once), although financing options are available. Additional fees include application fees when applying for certification and renewal fees every two years thereafter.

To take the CESM examination, you will need to submit an online application through ABQAURP's website along with supporting documentation such as transcripts from accredited medical programs and any certifications you may have already obtained. Once all requirements are met, you may then register for the exams and schedule your testing date(s).

Although self-study is not mandatory prior to taking each part of the exam, it is highly recommended that applicants study up on relevant topics covered in each section prior to taking them. Official study guides published by ABQAURP can be found on their website that further outline topics covered in each part of the exam.

All three parts must be completed within 2 years from when you first register for them; otherwise your registration status will expire and you would need to re-apply should you wish to continue with obtaining your certification at that point.