ABQAURP News December 2025
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| Health Care News:
AI Will Soon Have a Say in Approving or Denying Medicare Treatments A pilot program will test the use of an artificial intelligence algorithm for determining prior authorization decisions for some Medicare services. Read more.
Social Determinants of Health Healthy People 2030 is an organization that focuses on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and addressing health disparities. Their research identifies five key non-medical domains affecting health care quality and overall well-being. Learn more about this initiative.
CMS Announces New Drug Payment Model to Strengthen Medicaid and Better Serve Vulnerable Americans The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces a new drug payment model to help strengthen Medicaid and better serve vulnerable Americans. Read more. |
Happy Holidays!
ABQAURP wishes you a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year! May 2026 bring happiness, hope, peace, and prosperity to you and your family.
In celebration of the upcoming holidays, and to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our office will be closed the following days:
- December 24 – January 1, 2025: Christmas – New Year’s Holiday
- January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
New Complimentary Course!
Postpartum and Beyond: TOC for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are significant contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality, especially during the early postpartum period. This timeframe includes numerous types of transitions of care, and a team-based approach is essential to maintain continuity of blood pressure monitoring and management between care delivery settings and disciplines.
In this session, speakers will share insights on transitions of care considerations during this critical time of birthing persons’ care continuum. Additionally, three different health care systems will share their unique experiences designing and implementing postpartum blood pressure monitoring and management programs. Practical strategies that have helped facilitate and optimize transitions of care will be highlighted, along with specific tools and resources.
Dues Notice – 2026 Membership Dues Deadline is January 1st! Pay your dues online now!
ABQAURP is grateful for your membership and ongoing support of our shared goal to improve the quality of health care provided to patients. Payment must be received by ABQAURP by January 1, 2026, to be considered towards qualifying for Fellowship status.
Fellowship status is awarded annually in January to those Diplomates who have met all the recertification requirements for a minimum of the last five (5) consecutive years.
We recommend paying your membership dues online through our secure payment system to avoid postage, delays, or lost checks in the mail. In addition to credit and debit cards, you may now pay by check online using eCheck. To pay your dues, please Sign In at www.abqaurp.org and select the profile button (shown as your name). Once there, click on your Dues Balance(s) and follow the prompts to make your card or eCheck payment.
Check conversion notice. When you send a paper check for payment, you authorize your check to be converted to an electronic payment. The electronic transfer of funds is a secure process that takes place over a private, encrypted network.
Please call Membership Services at (800) 998-6030 if you have any questions or need assistance. ABQAURP does not engage in lobbying; 0% of your membership dues are allocated for lobbying activities.
Registration is Open to Attend ABQAURP’s 2026 Annual Conference
Join us September 24-25, 2026, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Register by March 31, 2026, and save 10%. The discount is automatically applied in cart. Make your hotel reservations online or by calling Sheraton Sand Key Reservations at (727) 595-1611. Identify yourself as an ABQAURP attendee to receive our special room rate of $229/single or double occupancy, by September 1, 2026.
Free Registration! Do you know a friend or colleague that would benefit from ABQAURP education? Invite them to the conference to discover our top-notch education. Call for details at (800) 998-6030.
- Bring one (1) Non-Member colleague and receive 50% off your registration fee.
- Bring two (2) Non-Member colleagues and your registration is free!
View Our Conference Exhibitors!
Our exhibitors provide an enriching experience with interactive discussions that are informative and beneficial to health care quality and patient safety. We value their presence and industry insight at our conference.
2026 Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities from ABQAURP!
ABQAURP’s Annual Conference highlights the latest trends in health care quality and patient safety. Our annual event has become the preeminent conference to network with interdisciplinary health care professionals.
Don’t miss this opportunity for your organization to demonstrate the value of your products and services to health care quality leaders.
Download Exhibitor Prospectus.
Important Recertification Reminder
Attention Diplomates! We recommend completing your recertification early in your cycle instead of waiting until the deadline to recertify. The recertification cycle is 2 years, with the member’s initial recertification cycle beginning on October 1st, after passing the exam, and ending on September 30th of the second year.
CHCQM Recertification:
Complete a minimum of eight (8) CME / CE credit hours of continuing education as relevant to the fields of Health Care Quality and Management per two-year recertification cycle*.
CPHYADV Recertification:
Complete a minimum of 20 CME / CE credit hours of continuing education as relevant to the field of Physician Advisory per two-year recertification cycle*.
ABQAURP automatically reviews all Diplomate member records to determine if the requirements have been fulfilled. As members accumulate hours of continuing education, ABQAURP updates the recertification period for two (2) years if all requirements are met. Since the continuing education requirement is intended to keep members current with emerging trends and technologies, excess hours cannot be applied to the next recertification cycle. An updated Diplomate certificate will be sent automatically to the renewing members within eight (8) weeks of fulfilling the recertification requirements.
If a Diplomate has achieved both CHCQM and CPHYADV credentials, credit hours earned may be applied to both recertification requirements, as applicable to the content area* and recertification cycles of the two credentials.
Any member that has held Diplomate Status for five consecutive years after completing the HCQM Certification Exam will automatically be recognized as a Fellow of ABQAURP. Fellows may use the designation of FABQAURP in addition to their CHCQM designation to distinguish themselves among their peers.
To qualify for Fellowship, Diplomates must be current on their Annual Fees (due by January 1st each year) and Recertification requirements (8 hours of CME/CE every two years). Diplomate records are evaluated annually in January to identify Diplomates that have achieved and/or maintained Fellowship status. Diplomates meeting the qualifications will automatically earn Fellowship status and a certificate will be mailed to each Fellow.
Now accepting applications! The test window opens on March 1, 2026. Register by February 1, 2026 and save $75 with promo code: EARLY26N
The Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification (CPHYADV) validates professional expertise of US-licensed physicians serving in Physician Advisor roles throughout the integrated health care system.
The certification exam measures the enhanced knowledge of the Advanced Physician Advisor. Testing not only the basics, but practical application of concepts and skills used in everyday practice. The Advanced Physician Advisor board certification enhances the credibility of the physician advisor practicing today in health systems, hospitals, and ancillary facilities.
Download the Advanced Physician Advisor Exam Candidate Handbook
Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) Certification demonstrates that ABQAURP Diplomates have the practical knowledge to reduce medical errors, ensure patient safety, eliminate waste and unnecessary services, while avoiding potentially harmful delays in care. Certification demonstrates to internal and external entities that you, your group practice, or hospital is accountable. The result is a safer, more efficient and cost-effective system that better satisfies the needs of patients, providers, purchasers, and payers.
Download the HCQM Exam Candidate Handbook
Organizations that Recognize the Value of ABQAURP Board Certification
Never Stop your Quest for Excellence!
View a compiled list of organizations that recognize, prefer, or require HCQM Certification and/or Advanced Physician Advisor Certification when seeking new employees. This information has been reported from job postings, HCQM Exam candidate applications, and Advanced Physician Advisor Exam candidate applications.
View organizations that recognize the value of ABQAURP Board Certification.
ABQAURP’s Center for Continuing Education – Enhance Your Expertise!
ABQAURP’s Center for Education offers a convenient way to earn educational credit through a variety of online courses. This includes on-demand access to our past annual conference sessions, complimentary courses, and more!
Acquire new skills and strategies from the comfort of your own home or office. The credits you earn from applicable online courses will automatically count toward Diplomate recertification or certification exam eligibility requirements.
ABQAURP Career Center
Looking to advance your career in 2026?
Utilize our job seeker account features to help you research career options, find the right job opportunity, and get your experience and skill set in front of your ideal employer.
The Career Center offers professional services to help you build and manage your career for maximum potential for success and offers the options to search and apply for jobs, post your resume, and sign up to receive job alerts.
Digitally Display and Share Your CHCQM and CPHYADV Credentials!
Promote your ABQAURP certifications with digital badges. Earning Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) and/or Advanced Physician Advisor (PHYADV) certifications validates your expertise and helps you to stand out amongst your peers as a leader.
Share your accomplishments with a digital badge on your LinkedIn profile, Facebook page, on your website, or email signature. Each badge contains verified metadata describing your qualifications and the process to earn them. Click the badge to verify ABQAURP credential and the issue and expiration dates.
The secure digital format displays credentials in real-time and eliminates the step to request verification from ABQAURP. Digital badges allow easy sharing with employers and peers. Digital badge credentials are also available for Sub-Specialty Certifications.
ABQAURP 2025 Member Referral Program – Spread the Word on Quality! Referrals are the number one source of new ABQAURP Members!
You are our strongest and most valuable resource!
Your involvement in the 2025 membership referral campaign plays an essential role in ensuring the vitality of your organization.
A strong membership foundation ensures a strong association! ABQAURP rewards existing members who recruit new members and will credit your account $25.00 for each referral you submit that joins as a Professional Member, Corporate Member, Joint Provider, applies for the HCQM, or the Advanced Physician Advisor Certification Exam.
The member who recruits the most will receive a “Member Spotlight” on the home page of ABQAURP’s website, one complimentary 2026 annual conference registration, and win $500!*
The prize will be awarded at the Annual Conference. A complimentary conference registration will be provided to the winner to attend. ABQAURP is not responsible for travel or hotel costs.
*The prize is awarded as a $500 Visa gift card. If the winner is unable to attend conference, the prize will be awarded as a $500 credit on your ABQAURP account for future use. Winner must provide a 50-word personal biography, photo, and short testimonial that will be published in public announcements in order to claim the prize.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your association’s goals and save money on your annual dues!
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