American Board of Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Physicians, Inc.

American Board of Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. http://www.abqaurp.org ::: The primary purpose of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utiliz Who are our Members?

ABQAURP Diplomates and Members are dedicated to improving the overall quality of health care. Diplomates and Members of ABQAURP are comprised of virtually every type of health care professional, encompassing not only the clinical arena but the managerial backbone as well. Diplomates who have voluntarily achieved certification in Health Care Quality and Management demonstrate a deep commitment to p

atient safety, health care quality and effective care. Providers certified in HCQM exude superior ability to critically evaluate the literature, identify evidence-based best practices, and make reccomendations that balance appropriateness of services with cost and quality. HCQM Board Certification addresses effectiveness, efficiency, equity, safety, and timeliness in today's health care environment.

Showcase your professional achievement with a custom frame from Framing Success. Designed specifically for ABQAURP certi...
04/23/2026

Showcase your professional achievement with a custom frame from Framing Success. Designed specifically for ABQAURP certificates, each frame features a black and gold double mat with gold-leaf embossing of the official ABQAURP Board seal. Order and save 20% with promo code ABQUA. View frame options and order at https://www.framingsuccess.com/product/detail/productID/661892.

Accepting applications for the Certified Advanced Physician Advisor (CPHYADV) Exam! Validate your expertise in the physi...
04/22/2026

Accepting applications for the Certified Advanced Physician Advisor (CPHYADV) Exam! Validate your expertise in the physician advisor body of knowledge through Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification. This credential is available to U.S. licensed physicians serving in physician advisor roles across the integrated health care system.

The Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification Domains Include:
• Medicare Compliance and Regulatory Obligations
• Utilization Review
• Care Management/Coordination
• Quality Measures and Metrics
• Clinical Documentation Integrity
• Leadership, Ethics, and Regulatory Guidance

Download the handbook and apply at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/APA.

Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available at our 49th Annual Conference. Join us on September 24–25, 2026, at ...
04/20/2026

Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available at our 49th Annual Conference. Join us on September 24–25, 2026, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach. Engage directly with health care quality leaders and key decision-makers while showcasing your organization’s products and services at our premier event.

Download the exhibitor prospectus and reserve your space at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/2026_Annual_Conference_Sponsors.aspx.

Accepting applications! The Health Care Quality and Management credential (CHCQM) is the standard for excellence and is ...
04/16/2026

Accepting applications! The Health Care Quality and Management credential (CHCQM) is the standard for excellence and is the premier board certification certifying professionals in the skills required to drive high-quality care decisions. Earning certification distinguishes your expertise in safety, quality, and effective care.

HCQM Board Certification demonstrates dedication to:
• Professional drive and achievement
• Enhanced skills and expertise to manage in today’s complex health care environment
• Mastery of skills exceeding the minimum requirements of a specific position
• Educational accomplishment and increased knowledge

Validate your expertise! The testing window is open. Download the candidate handbook and apply at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/Certification.aspx.

New Course Release! Partnering for Success is an 8-hour online video course that was recorded live at ABQAURP’s 48th Ann...
04/15/2026

New Course Release! Partnering for Success is an 8-hour online video course that was recorded live at ABQAURP’s 48th Annual Conference. The course explores today's complex health care delivery as it continues to evolve into a high-quality, value-based care system; improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and increasing value for all stakeholders. As regulatory changes unfold, the interprofessional health care team continues to seek strategies to coordinate patient needs, reduce burdens on providers, and ensure reimbursement is maximized without fear of penalty. Communication between providers and throughout care settings is integral in meeting these needs. Adopting technology and fully utilizing available resources is paramount to continuously improving quality.

The course includes written transcripts of each session. Learn more and purchase at https://education.abqaurp.org/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3358713.

Join us in sunny Clearwater Beach as we 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Stay ahead of the curve and...
04/14/2026

Join us in sunny Clearwater Beach as we 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable first hand insights from leading experts dedicated to elevating patient care.

• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 – Strengthen your expertise with up to date knowledge and practical strategies to navigate today’s evolving health care landscape.
• 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 – Deepen your understanding and gain best practices that are shaping patient care and organizational success.
• 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Build meaningful relationships with peers and engage directly with our industry leading faculty as we rise together to advance quality.
• 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Return to work energized, inspired, and ready to put new ideas into action with renewed purpose.

Learn more and register at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/2026_Annual_Conference_Home.aspx.

New Release! ABQAURP’s Advanced Physician Advisor Core Body of Knowledge (APA CBK) is a comprehensive, self-paced online...
04/13/2026

New Release! ABQAURP’s Advanced Physician Advisor Core Body of Knowledge (APA CBK) is a comprehensive, self-paced online course designed to provide an educational foundation for physician advisors and interprofessional health care team members involved in utilization management, care coordination, quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance and advances the mission to improve the quality of health care.

The six domains covered in the APA CBK include:

• Medicare Compliance and Regulatory Obligations
• Utilization Review
• Care Management/Coordination
• Quality Measures and Metrics
• Clinical Documentation Integrity
• Leadership, Ethics, and Regulatory Guidance

View course details and order at https://education.abqaurp.org/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3312329.

Advance your career with ABQAURP’s Career Center! Find your next job with our job seeker account features to help you re...
04/09/2026

Advance your career with ABQAURP’s Career Center! Find your next job with 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 for and apply for jobs, post your resume, and sign up to receive job alerts. Start your search today at https://careers.abqaurp.org/.

Validate your specialized knowledge and experience through HCQM Sub-Specialty Certification. Sub-Specialty Certification...
04/08/2026

Validate your specialized knowledge and experience through HCQM Sub-Specialty Certification. Sub-Specialty Certification may be applied for during completion of the initial HCQM Exam application, or you may return and apply after passing the HCQM Exam and achieving Diplomate status.

Sub-Specialty Certification spotlights your expertise in these key areas:
• Case Management – CHCQM-CM
• Managed Care – CHCQM-MC
• Patient Safety/Risk Management – CHCQM-PSRM
• Physician Advisor (US-licensed physicians only) – CHCQM-PHYADV®
• Transitions of Care – CHCQM-TOC
• Workers' Compensation – CHCQM-WC

Applications are being accepted now, and the testing window is open. Learn more about the eligibility requirements at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/Sub-Specialty.aspx.

Interprofessional Healthcare Month is observed annually in April and emphasizes the importance of collaboration througho...
04/06/2026

Interprofessional Healthcare Month is observed annually in April and emphasizes the importance of collaboration throughout the health care continuum. Join us in celebrating the interprofessional team dedicated to working together, sharing expertise, and responsibility to advance quality patient care.

Explore Corporate Membership with ABQAURP! Corporate Membership offers your organization the opportunity to build relati...
04/02/2026

Explore Corporate Membership with ABQAURP! Corporate Membership offers your organization the opportunity to build relationships with organizational leaders and key decision-makers who share our mission of improving health care quality and patient safety.

Corporate Membership benefits include:
• Presence on the ABQAURP Website (over 79k visitors annually)
• Exhibit space at the 49th Annual Conference taking place on Sept. 24-25, 2026, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida
• Discount(s) on Recruitment Services
• Continuing Education Conference Registration(s)
• Professional Membership(s)

Show your organization’s commitment to quality and safety by becoming a Corporate Member. Learn more and download the application at https://www.abqaurp.org/ABQMain/Membership/Corporate_Membership.

ABQAURP congratulates Diplomate Elaine Jones-Connor, RN-C, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM, FABQAURP, for her 2026 induction into t...
03/31/2026

ABQAURP congratulates Diplomate Elaine Jones-Connor, RN-C, CHCQM-CM, CHCQM-PSRM, FABQAURP, for her 2026 induction into the Georgia Nurses Foundation (GNF) Georgia Nursing Hall of FameTM. This prestigious honor recognizes her 45 years of leadership and dedication to the nursing profession. Ms. Jones-Connor became an ABQAURP Diplomate in 1992 and holds sub-specialty certifications in Case Management (CHCQM-CM) and Patient Safety/Risk Management (CHCQM-PSRM). She is also an ABQAURP Fellow (FABQAURP).

Congratulations to Ms. Elaine Jones-Connor. Thank you for your commitment to patient care! Read more about her award at https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/elaine-jones-connor-rn-c-named-to-2026-georgia-nursing-hall-of-fame/.

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