Dr. Hoy's Practice Management Certifications: Ensuring Excellence in Patient Care

by Dr. Hoy

PAHCOM CMM certificationFor 14 years Dr. Hoy held three practice management certifications, and is now a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.  From 2012 to 2025 Dr. Hoy maintained credentials as a Certified Medical Manager from the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management.  He has been the President of the Seattle Foot and Ankle Center since 2004.  The accredited CMM Credential demonstrates commitment to excellence in health care office management.  Twenty four continuing education hours are required every two years to maintain this credential.

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Dr. Hoy holds multiple practice management certifications, including the nationally recognized Certified Medical Manager (CMM) credential. This certification, which Dr. Hoy maintained from 2012 to 2025, signifies a commitment to excellence in healthcare office management. It ensures the Seattle Foot and Ankle Center operates with high standards for patient safety, data security, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Maintaining the CMM credential requires 24 continuing education hours every two years, reflecting the practice's dedication to both clinical and administrative excellence.

Safety, security and compliance are issues of paramount importance to medical offices – the custodians of your health information. Many offices choose to help ensure that they stay compliant with the latest rules, regulations and laws with certified managers who are the best the industry has to offer… CMMs!  The Certified Medical Manager (CMM) Certification is nationally recognized as the standard of excellence in physician office management. CMMs have demonstrated that they have (and maintain) the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to successfully manage today’s ever-changing medical practices.

This practice recognizes the importance of having those skilled, certified managers leading their offices, safeguarding the needs of both the practice and the patients.

In addition to his two medical and surgical board certifications, Dr. Hoy had been certified by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance.   The credential of Certified Healthcare Billing Specialist was earned in 2012, and Certified Healthcare Collections Manager was earned in 2013.  These certifications reflect the commitment of our office to clinical and administrative excellence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 How do Dr. Hoy's management certifications benefit me as a patient?

Dr. Hoy's Certified Medical Manager (CMM) and other certifications demonstrate a commitment to excellence in healthcare office management, patient safety, security, and compliance. This ensures the practice operates with high professional standards, safeguarding your health information and supporting quality patient care.

2 What does it mean that Dr. Hoy is a Certified Medical Manager (CMM)?

The Certified Medical Manager (CMM) Certification is nationally recognized as the standard of excellence in physician office management. It signifies that Dr. Hoy has demonstrated and maintains the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to successfully manage a medical practice, ensuring safety, security, and compliance.

3 How do these certifications ensure the safety and security of my health information?

Dr. Hoy's CMM credential and other certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Billing Specialist and Certified Healthcare Collections Manager, reflect the office's commitment to compliance. Certified managers help ensure the practice stays compliant with the latest rules and regulations, thereby safeguarding your health information.

4 Do these certifications relate to Dr. Hoy's medical qualifications?

While Dr. Hoy holds medical and surgical board certifications, the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) and other healthcare compliance certifications focus on administrative excellence. They ensure the practice's management, billing, collections, and compliance with regulations are handled to the highest industry standards, supporting the overall quality of patient care.