ConnextCare’s President & CEO, Tricia Peter-Clark, has become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). ACMPE is the certification entity of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Fellowship in ACMPE’s industry-leading program demonstrates mastery and expertise in the profession of medical practice management.
To achieve Fellowship, Peter-Clark first earned the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) designation by passing rigorous examinations that assess knowledge of the broad scope of medical practice management, as outlined in the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management. This includes business operations, financial management, human resources management, information management, organizational governance, transformative healthcare delivery, quality management and risk management. In addition, Peter-Clark completed a minimum of 50 continuing education credit hours to achieve CMPE status. To earn Fellowship, Peter-Clark demonstrated leadership, innovation, and professional engagement in the healthcare industry and the advancement of the medical group management profession.
“Becoming a Fellow in the ACMPE is no small task. It takes an immense amount of time, dedication and hands-on experience to earn this level of achievement,” said Steven Gaffney, President of the ConnextCare Board of Directors. “Tricia’s knowledge, education and dedicated determination has led ConnextCare to new heights with greater access to care and expansion of quality healthcare outcomes for our patients. The Board of Directors are honored and privileged to have Tricia leading ConnextCare.”
Ms. Peter Clark was recognized for her achievement at the annual Medical Group Management Association Leaders Conference in Denver Colorado on October 8th.
Today, MGMA membership is comprised of more than 6,600 individuals who have attained CMPE or ACMPE Fellow status or who seek certification.
Prior to joining ConnextCare in 2013, Peter-Clark served as the Director of Health Center Operations, under the auspices of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO). She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Services from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Leadership from St. Joseph’s College of Maine. Peter-Clark was hired as Chief Operating Officer at ConnextCare in 2013 and was later promoted to President/CEO in June 2021. Peter-Clark is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. This is a board certification credential for healthcare management and is considered the gold standard in the field.