Cybersecurity Certificate (Jan. 22, 2025)

1:00 - 4:00 PM EST

As healthcare continues to move into the digital world and to implement new technology, the threat to our electronic data systems is ever-growing. Threat actors use many tactics to gain inappropriate access to these systems and disrupt our businesses and the care we deliver. This live Cybersecurity Certificate will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to effectively plan for and avoid cyberattacks in their healthcare organizations. Participants will learn about the latest cybersecurity measures to safeguard electronic data, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), financial data, and organizational information, ensuring the privacy and security of this confidential information. Additionally, robust cybersecurity is essential for maintaining the integrity and availability of healthcare services. Cybersecurity plays a vital role in protecting healthcare organizations from significant financial and reputational harm by preventing unauthorized access and mitigating potential damage from cyber incidents. 

By participating, you’ll gain industry-recognized skills through a certificate approved by the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), boosting your credibility and marketability in the healthcare field.

What can you expect from this certificate?

1. Comprehensive curriculum:
   • Discover various cyber vulnerabilities and learn strategies to mitigate those risks
   • Produce a comprehensive protection strategy to prevent cyberattacks
   • Apply actionable steps to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture
2. Expert instruction: Gain insights from and access to industry leaders who will guide you through the nuances of cybersecurity prevention and mitigation.
3. Continuing education credits: Successfully complete the program and pass the required exam to earn 3 ACMPE, ACHE, CME, CPE, PDC and CEU credits, enhancing your professional qualifications.
4. Practical solutions: Program attendees will receive access to MGMA's latest cybersecurity playbook. 
5. Digital credential: Completing the program and assessment will earn a digital badge of your achievement to add to all digital resumes and social networking platforms. 

Register today and expand your cybersecurity skills and organizational impact!

Program Overview

• 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET | Part 1: Understanding Cybersecurity in Medical Practices 
• 2:00 - 2:10 PM ET | Break
• 2:10 - 3:00 PM ET | Part 2: Preparing for and Responding to a Cyberattack
• 3:00 - 3:10 PM ET | Break
• 3:10 - 4:00 PM ET | Part 2 (cont'd) / Q&A

Looking for further learning?

Check out MGMA's other ACMPE Certificates

Delivery method: Internet Live Course | Group Internet Based
Learning level: Intermediate - Education that builds on a basic curriculum, designed to improve your ability to analyze and apply skills learned to a topic or knowledge area.
Learning format: Traditional 
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of the topic or knowledge area.
Advance preparation: None
Duration: 3 hours

Claiming Credit: If you wish to claim continuing education credit, you must attend the live seminar.

• ACMPE, medical practice administrators in certification and Fellowship through ACMPE
• ACHE, American College of Healthcare Executives Qualified Education
• CME, licensed physicians (MD/DO)
• CPE, Continuing Professional Education for accountants
  • Attendance at the live instructor-led program 
• CEU, generic continuing education credit
• PDC, professional development credits for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

For continuing education credit details, click here.

Live certificates are delivered using online web conferencing software, which allows you to interact directly with presenters and colleagues through your web browser. 

This certificate will be hosted in Zoom Events. You will receive informational emails with instructions to access the live event and related resources, as well as steps to claim continuing education credits.   

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Live Instructor Cancellation Policy
If for any reason MGMA must cancel this program, MGMA will notify participants by email of the cancellation no less than 48 hours prior to the expected start time.

Contact the MGMA Service Center for cancellations:
Toll-free: 877.275.6462, ext. 1888
Email: service@mgma.org

Complaint resolution policy
Please contact the MGMA Service Center toll-free at 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462) for issues or concerns with this webinar.