NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP) is pleased to announce the Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification is now available to US-licensed physicians serving in Physician Advisor roles throughout the integrated health care system.
ABQAURP’s Advanced Physician Advisor Certification Exam
The board certification for Advanced Physician Advisors validates professional expertise in the physician advisor body of knowledge. Identified through a detailed competency analysis, the certification exam tests proficiency in areas such as utilization, clinical documentation integrity, federal and state regulations, coding and billing standards, medical necessity compliance, denials and appeals, length of stay criteria, status determination, and other areas.
The certification exam is designed to measure 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.
Natasha Chen, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, CPHYADV, states, “Taking the Advanced Physician Advisor Exam is a great way to demonstrate specific knowledge and competency in the physician advisor field. The test covered all the essential topics physician advisors must know. Studying for the exam reinforced familiar concepts while also allowing me to acquire new knowledge. I found the exam to be a worthwhile professional investment.”
Based on ABQAURP’s 48 years of certification expertise, this psychometrically validated board certification was developed under the guidance of a diverse panel of experienced physician advisor subject matter experts and Certification Management Services (CMS) to ensure a credible certification exam.
With well-defined topics identified through a robust competency analysis, the certification exam blueprint and exam items were written by a team of physician advisor experts serving in a variety of Physician Advisor roles throughout the country.
Melissa Buchner-Mehling, MD, CHCQM-PHYADV, CPHYADV, FABQAURP, explains, “The Advanced Physician Advisor Board Certification test through ABQAURP was incredibly thorough. It covered every topic that the most advanced physician advisor could imagine. I am proud to have obtained this board certification as it truly demonstrates an unparalleled understanding of being a Hospital Physician Advisor.”
The Advanced Physician Advisor Certification Exam testing window is open March 1 through September 30, 2025. ABQAURP offers candidates in-person testing at Meazure Learning Test Centers or remote testing via the MonitorEDU remote proctoring system. Submit your application now to reserve your preferred testing time and location.
Candidates who successfully complete the advanced board certification exam will earn the credential of Certified Advanced Physician Advisor (CPHYADV). Earning this advanced credential leverages Physician Advisors for professional opportunities and allows them to stand out in this competitive job market.
Download the application now! Visit the ABQAURP website at: www.abqaurp.org/APA or call (800) 998-6030 with eligibility questions or for more information about the exam.
About ABQAURP
Established in 1977, the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is an international membership association comprised of interdisciplinary health care professionals. Through its ultimate goal to improve the quality of health care, ABQAURP is dedicated to promoting health care quality through education and certification for physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team. Learn more at: www.abqaurp.org.
SOURCE American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians
