HMDCB Resources

Legislation Supporting HMDCB 

HMDCB has been gaining traction in the national dialogue as being an important marker of quality. Review the below documents to learn more.

New California Bill - a recently passed bill to update the state’s Health & Safety Code included a reporting requirement for hospices to share whether their physicians are certified by HMDCB or an ABMS Board.

AAHPM's Letter - in a recent letter to Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) about hospice program integrity, AAHPM recommends reporting on physicians who are HPM or HMDCB-certified and incentivizing hospice physicians to earn the HMDC credential.

2025 Initial Applicants 

Initial Candidate Handbook

Content Blueprint

How to Schedule Your Exam

Special Accommodations 

Resources for Initial Exam Preparation

Continuing Certification   

CCP Candidate Handbook

Content Blueprint

Resources for CCP Preparation 

Research Tools  

Road map to create research in the hospice setting

Promotional Materials 

Sample Press Release for New Certificants 

Sample Press Release for State Hospice Organizations