¶ … earning credentials from HFMA in the field of health care finance? What kinds of professional roles would individuals earning these credentials typically be able to achieve? Would you personally be interested in pursuing a career in medical finance? Why, or why not? One of the first criteria for the process of earning credentials from HFMA in the field of health care finance is the requirement of the applicants to have at least 3-5 years of experience and the credentials are therefore aimed at mid-level healthcare professionals. The aim of attaining the credentials is to demonstrate the applicant's qualifications to the senior management, the co-workers as well as the industry. The credentials highlight the commitment of the successful candidate towards the profession and helps in acquiring and maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge ("Reasons to Join HFMA," 2016).

Apart from a minimum of 3-5 years experience in healthcare finance management, the process for earning credentials from HFMA includes ownership of an active regular or advanced HFMA membership and having successfully completed one comprehensive certification exam.

The process also involves the successful completion of an online certification examination that has 150 multiple choice questions that cover six content areas which include revenue cycle,...

This would also help me gain knowledge about the financial realities of the present age and day in the field of health care ("HFMA's Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)," 2016).
Part 2: What types of resources does this organization provide to its members and others in the health care community? As a health care manager, what HFMA resources would you see yourself utilizing for your own facility and career?

There are a growing demand and challenges thrown at health plan leaders in the present day and age to innovate and develop collaborative relationships with other key stakeholders of the industry and segment so that there is better engagement with…