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CMD News - March 2011
Certified Medical Director Maintenance Support Program
In March 2011 at Long Term Care Medicine - 2011 in Tampa, Florida the American Medical Directors Certification Program will roll out the new CMD Certification Maintenance Support Program (CMDCMSP). The new program is designed to help CMDs maintain their certification. The new program combines tools and resources to keep CMDs up to date on current recertification requirements, recertification due dates and identification and tracking of CME/CMD credits needed to meet recertification eligibility requirements. CME attendees at the meeting in Tampa are encouraged to drop by the CMD booth for additional details on the CMDCMSP). For questions about the new program, please contact the AMDCP Program Administrator at cmd@amda.com or at 410-740-9743.
LTC Physicians Insurance
Did you know that your CMD designation will lower your professional liability insurance premium? AMDA members have the ability to purchase a single, cost effective insurance policy that protects all of your professional liability exposures, and CMDs receive a discounted rate. You can determine the coverage that fits your practice.
For more information: 888-544-2183 or www.ltcins.locktonaffinity.com
CMD Impact Study
Study Links Certified Medical Director with Improved Nursing Home Quality
Columbia, MD – A 2009 study, commissioned by the American Medical Directors Certification Program (AMDCP) and IRB approved, finds that having an AMDA certified medical director (CMD) contributes positively to a nursing home’s quality of care. Analysis of data showed that quality scores represented a 15% improvement in quality for facilities with certified medical directors (CMDs). The study appears in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA). Access the article at www.jamda.com/article/PIIS1525861009001984/fulltext.
Take a look at AMDA Education Offerings
AMDA and the AMDA Certification Program have continued to expand opportunities to earn live and self-study education credits for new and recertifying CMDs. Visit the AMDA Education and Meetings page for current opportunities to earn credits toward education requirements: http://www.amda.com/education/index.cfm
CMD Calendar of Events
Access Education Programs at: http://www.amda.com/education/AMDAprograms.cfm
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Questions?
Write:
American Medical Directors Certification Program
11000 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 400
Columbia, Maryland 21044
Phone: (410) 740-9743 or (800) 876-2632
Fax: (410) 740-4572
Email: cmd@amda.com
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