AHIP's Center for Insurance Education and Professional Development - Academy for Healthcare Management
Skip NavigationHealth insurance education is evolving-and the AHIP Center for Insurance Education and Professional Development is changing to meet the training needs of busy professionals. Now with more content online, expanded course offerings-including the Academy of Healthcare Management's course content-the Center is where professionals go to learn the health insurance industry industry. The Center offers self-study classes, publications, workshops, virtual seminars, and designations covering such topics as anti-fraud, business operations, consumer-driven health care, customer service, disability insurance, employee benefits, health insurance fundamentals, HIPAA, long-term care, managed care and care management, Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, supplemental insurance, underwriting, network management, health plan finance and risk management, governance and regulation, and more.
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Insurance Plans 		Health insurance education is evolving-and the AHIP Center for Insurance Education and Professional Development is changing to meet the training needs of busy professionals. Now with more content online, expanded course offerings-including the Academy of Healthcare Management's course content-the Center is where professionals go to learn the health insurance industry industry. The Center offers self-study classes, publications, workshops, virtual seminars, and designations covering such topics as anti-fraud, business operations, consumer-driven health care, customer service, disability insurance, employee benefits, health insurance fundamentals, HIPAA, long-term care, managed care and care management, Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, supplemental insurance, underwriting, network management, health plan finance and risk management, governance and regulation, and more.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Health Insurance Education E-volved.

The Academy for Healthcare Management (AHM) was formed in 1997 through an alliance of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Collectively, these organizations represent nearly 1,300 member companies providing health insurance coverage to more than 200 million Americans, each offering decades of experience in providing continuing education for healthcare and insurance professionals.

Today AHM promotes online learning opportunities for health professionals in pursuit of advanced education and insight into the complexities of the health insurance plan industry. Developed by leading authorities, AHM’s comprehensive curricula are ideal for professionals who prefer studying independently in a flexible, secure, online setting.

AHM Courses
AHM’s online courses make self-study career advancement simple and convenient.

For more information on AHM’s courses, please log in, and visit the online catalog. If you are a new user, please register for an account to get started.

AHM Designations
AHM courses provide two tracks to excellence for health insurance plan professionals. Start out by acquiring an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of health insurance plans by completing the AHM’s comprehensive introductory course—earning you the Professional, Academy for Healthcare Management (PAHM) designation.

Continue your professional development with AHM’s four advanced level courses—studying the diverse aspects of health insurance plan functions, including management and specific operational areas, the impact of current trends, new developments, and reports on best practices that will give you real-world applications and tools for leadership. Earn the prestigious Fellow, Academy for Healthcare Management (FAHM®) designation when you complete all five AHM courses.

Educational Programs Developed by Today’s Leaders
Recognized industry leaders bring a broad range of managed healthcare expertise to AHM’s Curriculum Development Committee. Each of the five courses receives expert oversight on general direction and content. This extensive review process insures that AHM course materials incorporate standards and best practices gleaned from the industry’s foremost authorities and organizations that represent the national healthcare system.

 
The Center is changing to meet the needs of busy professionals like you. Now with more content online, expanded course offerings-including the Academy of Healthcare Management's course content-as well as other quick, convenient, and flexible ways to learn, the Center is where professionals go to learn the industry. The Center offers educational programs on such topics as anti-fraud, consumer-driven health care, disability insurance, employee benefits, health insurance fundamentals, HIPAA, long-term care, managed care and care management, Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, supplemental insurance, underwriting health plan finance and risk management, governance and regulation, and more.

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