Who Should Attend

Health care professionals who want to advance their careers and increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of regulatory compliance, deficiency management, and quality improvement will benefit from the Academy. In particular, mid-level health plan staff, both clinical and non-clinical, and practicing clinicians who wish to transition to executive managed care positions are encouraged to apply.

Profile of an Academy Applicant

Applicants typically include the following healthcare professionals:

• IPA and medical group members
• Health plan employees
• Physicians and dentists
• Healthcare executives
• Nurses, behavioral healthcare providers, and other clinical professionals 

Organizations that Benefit from Employing Academy Graduates

Organizations in the fields of healthcare, law, and government benefit from the services of an Academy graduate:

• Health plans requiring increased skill level and competency in regulatory compliance within their departments 
• Healthcare firms and agencies recruiting managed care experts in the areas of utilization management, grievances and appeals, member services, and quality management 
• Legal firms and organizations needing expanded expertise and understanding of managed care operations, standards, and regulations 
• Regulatory and accreditation agencies overseeing or participating in managed care processes