HMDCB Resources

 

Recent Legislation Supporting HMDCB 

HMDCB has been gaining traction in the national dialogue as being an important marker of quality. Review the below documents to learn more.

New California Bill - a recently passed bill to update the state’s Health & Safety Code included a reporting requirement for hospices to share whether their physicians are certified by HMDCB or an ABMS Board.

AAHPM's Letter - in a recent letter to Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) about hospice program integrity, AAHPM recommends reporting on physicians who are HPM or HMDCB-certified and incentivizing hospice physicians to earn the HMDC credential.

 

Initial Applicants 

2024 Initial Exam Resources

Initial Candidate Handbook

Content Blueprint

How to Schedule Your Exam 

Special Accommodations 

Resources for Initial Exam Preparation

 

Continuing Certification Applicants 

2024 CCP Resources

CCP Candidate Handbook

Content Blueprint

Resources for CCP Preparation 

 

Additional Resources 

Promotional & Administrative Resources

Sample Press Release for New Certificants 

Sample Press Release for State Hospice Organizations 

“Preparation for the HMDCB examination allowed me to expand my knowledge and clinical skills in the hospice and palliative care setting.”

Mark Grzeskowiak, MD HMDC
Vice President of Medical Services, JourneyCare