Certified Healthcare Revenue Cycle Executive (CHRCE)®
Lead Enterprise Revenue Cycle Strategy, Financial Performance, Healthcare Reimbursement, Digital Transformation, and Executive Healthcare Operations
Offered by the Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP®)
Become an Executive Leader in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
The CHRCE® prepares professionals to lead enterprise-wide revenue cycle transformation by integrating executive leadership, healthcare finance, revenue integrity, compliance, operations, strategic planning, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, analytics, governance, enterprise risk management, and organizational excellence.
Unlike operational billing or coding certifications, the CHRCE® focuses on executive decision-making, organizational strategy, enterprise financial management, leadership, innovation, and long-term sustainability. Graduates earn a globally respected executive credential demonstrating mastery of healthcare revenue cycle leadership and strategic financial management.
Why Choose the CHRCE® Certification?
Healthcare revenue cycle management has evolved beyond billing and collections into a strategic organizational function that directly influences financial sustainability, patient access, healthcare quality, compliance, operational excellence, and executive decision-making.
Success now depends on executive leaders who can align financial performance with organizational strategy, compliance, technology, and innovation.
Today’s healthcare executives must successfully balance:
- Revenue optimization
- Financial stewardship
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient-centered financial services
- Operational efficiency
- Workforce leadership
- Healthcare technology adoption
- Artificial intelligence integration
- Enterprise analytics
- Organizational transformation
The CHRCE® equips professionals with executive-level competencies to lead these initiatives while positioning healthcare organizations for sustainable financial success in an increasingly competitive environment.
What Makes the CHRCE® Certification Different?
The Certified Healthcare Revenue Cycle Executive (CHRCE)® is far more than a revenue cycle certification—it is a comprehensive executive leadership program designed for professionals responsible for directing enterprise financial operations across hospitals, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), physician groups, academic medical centers, insurance organizations, and healthcare systems.
The curriculum integrates executive revenue cycle leadership, healthcare financial strategy, enterprise revenue integrity, reimbursement optimization, value-based care finance, compliance governance, artificial intelligence, predictive financial analytics, digital transformation, enterprise risk management, and organizational performance improvement.
- Executive-focused curriculum
- Enterprise revenue cycle strategy
- Healthcare finance leadership
- AI-enabled revenue cycle transformation
- Business intelligence & executive analytics
- Revenue integrity management
- Organizational governance
- Compliance leadership
- Digital innovation
- Executive decision intelligence
- Change leadership
- Global best practice alignment
The CHRCE® prepares leaders to transform revenue cycle operations into a strategic competitive advantage.
What You Will Learn
The CHRCE® curriculum develops advanced executive competencies in:
- Enterprise Revenue Cycle Management
- Healthcare Financial Leadership
- Revenue Integrity Programs
- Strategic Reimbursement Management
- Medicare & Medicaid Strategy
- Commercial Contract Optimization
- Managed Care Negotiations
- Value-Based Reimbursement
- Population Health Finance
- Denial Prevention Strategy
- Revenue Forecasting
- Financial Risk Management
- Patient Financial Experience
- Revenue Cycle Governance
- Compliance Management
- Enterprise Auditing
- Revenue Analytics
- Healthcare Business Intelligence
- Executive Dashboards
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning Applications
- Predictive Analytics
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Healthcare Digital Transformation
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Executive Decision-Making
- Innovation Management
Professional Competencies You Will Develop
- Upon successful completion of the certification, participants will be able to:
- Develop enterprise revenue cycle strategies.
- Lead healthcare financial transformation initiatives.
- Improve organizational reimbursement performance.
- Optimize enterprise revenue integrity.
- Strengthen compliance governance.
- Lead value-based reimbursement initiatives.
- Improve cash flow and financial sustainability.
- Develop executive financial dashboards.
- Utilize predictive analytics for strategic planning.
- Lead AI-enabled revenue cycle modernization.
- Improve patient financial experience.
- Manage enterprise financial risks.
- Lead multidisciplinary executive teams.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives.
- Improve organizational operational excellence.
- Support board-level strategic decision-making.
- Develop long-term financial sustainability plans.
- Lead organizational innovation initiatives.
- Improve enterprise governance.
- Create high-performing revenue cycle organizations.
Who Should Enroll?
The CHRCE® certification is ideal for:
- Chief Revenue Officers (CROs)
- Revenue Cycle Executives
- Chief Financial Officers (Healthcare)
- Vice Presidents of Revenue Cycle
- Revenue Cycle Directors
- Hospital Administrators
- Chief Operating Officers (Healthcare)
- Healthcare Financial Executives
- Revenue Integrity Directors
- Patient Financial Services Directors
- Healthcare Controllers
- Practice Executives
- Healthcare Compliance Executives
- Healthcare Consultants
- Healthcare Operations Executives
- Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) Leaders
- Healthcare System Executives
- Healthcare CEOs
- Executive Directors
- Senior Healthcare Managers preparing for executive leadership
Flexible Learning Options
Option 1
Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training
A live, executive-led learning experience featuring:
Program Structure
- Four (4) Days
- Two (2) Hours per Day
- Executive-Led Interactive Sessions
- Enterprise Revenue Cycle Case Studies
- Financial Leadership Workshops
- Executive Strategy Simulations
- AI Demonstrations
- Leadership Coaching
- Collaborative Executive Discussions
- Practical Organizational Assessments
Option 2
Self-Paced Professional Learning
Participants receive:
- Comprehensive Executive Course Manual
- Official Certification Syllabus
- Executive Knowledge Checks
- Financial Leadership Exercises
- Revenue Cycle Case Studies
- Strategy Templates
- Practice Examination
- Online Certification Examination
Certification Assessment
Participants may choose one of two certification pathways.
Option 1 – Executive Capstone Project (Recommended for Live Training Participants)
Develop and present an enterprise revenue cycle transformation strategy that includes:
- Organizational revenue cycle assessment
- Financial performance analysis
- Revenue integrity improvement plan
- AI implementation roadmap
- Compliance governance strategy
- Executive KPI dashboard
- Change management framework
- Executive presentation
Option 2 – Online Certification Examination
- 100 Multiple-Choice Questions
- 90 Minutes
- Passing Score: 70%
Successful candidates earn the prestigious Certified Healthcare Revenue Cycle Executive (CHRCE)® designation.
Certification Testing Outcomes (Skills and Competencies Assessed)
The CHRCE® certification evaluates a candidate’s ability to lead enterprise revenue cycle operations, optimize healthcare financial performance, strengthen governance, and support executive decision-making. Successful candidates will demonstrate competency in the following areas:
Executive Revenue Cycle Leadership
- Develop enterprise revenue cycle strategies.
- Align revenue operations with organizational objectives.
- Lead enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Improve organizational financial performance.
- Support executive governance.
Financial Strategy & Performance
- Analyze healthcare financial statements.
- Develop reimbursement strategies.
- Forecast organizational revenue.
- Improve operating margins.
- Strengthen financial sustainability.
Revenue Integrity
- Design enterprise revenue integrity programs.
- Improve charge capture processes.
- Reduce revenue leakage.
- Monitor reimbursement accuracy.
- Optimize financial controls.
Healthcare Reimbursement
- Evaluate Medicare reimbursement methodologies.
- Assess Medicaid payment models.
- Optimize commercial payer strategies.
- Analyze value-based reimbursement.
- Improve contract management.
Compliance & Governance
- Lead enterprise compliance initiatives.
- Strengthen internal controls.
- Ensure regulatory readiness.
- Reduce financial risk.
- Promote ethical governance.
Healthcare Analytics
- Develop executive dashboards.
- Analyze organizational KPIs.
- Apply predictive analytics.
- Support strategic planning.
- Drive data-informed decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation
- Evaluate AI-enabled revenue cycle technologies.
- Implement intelligent automation.
- Support predictive financial management.
- Lead digital transformation.
- Improve operational efficiency.
Leadership & Organizational Excellence
- Lead multidisciplinary executive teams.
- Manage organizational change.
- Develop workforce strategies.
- Improve stakeholder engagement.
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement.
Enterprise Risk Management
- Identify financial and operational risks.
- Develop mitigation strategies.
- Improve enterprise resilience.
- Support business continuity.
- Strengthen governance frameworks.
Executive Strategy
- Develop enterprise financial roadmaps.
- Support board-level reporting.
- Manage organizational growth initiatives.
- Improve strategic alignment.
- Lead sustainable organizational transformation.
Industry Tools and Applications
- Epic® Revenue Cycle
- Oracle Health Revenue Cycle (Cerner®)
- MEDITECH Expanse Revenue Cycle
- athenaOne® Revenue Cycle
- Waystar®
- Availity®
- Optum Revenue Cycle Solutions
- R1 RCM®
- Change Healthcare®
- Experian Health®
- 3M™ Revenue Integrity Solutions
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau
- SQL
- Microsoft Fabric
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Power Automate
- Microsoft Copilot
- ChatGPT Enterprise
- Google Gemini
- SAP Analytics Cloud
- Oracle Analytics Cloud
- Healthcare ERP Platforms
- AI Revenue Cycle Management Solutions
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for executive leadership positions including:
- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Vice President of Revenue Cycle
- Executive Director of Revenue Cycle
- Chief Financial Officer (Healthcare)
- Revenue Integrity Executive
- Revenue Cycle Executive
- Chief Operating Officer (Healthcare)
- Hospital Administrator
- Healthcare Finance Executive
- Patient Financial Services Executive
- Healthcare Operations Executive
- Healthcare Strategy Executive
- Healthcare Transformation Executive
- Healthcare Consultant
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Integrated Delivery Network Executive
- Healthcare System Executive
- Healthcare Chief Executive Officer
- Executive Healthcare Advisor
Graduates may serve in:
- Hospitals
- Academic Medical Centers
- Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs)
- Physician Enterprise Organizations
- Government Healthcare Agencies
- Health Insurance Organizations
- Managed Care Organizations
- Healthcare Technology Companies
- Revenue Cycle Outsourcing Firms
- Consulting Organizations
- International Healthcare Systems
- Digital Health Organizations
Outstanding Employment Outlook
Healthcare executive leadership continues to experience exceptional demand as organizations expand operations, modernize digital infrastructure, improve financial performance, and strengthen governance.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of Medical and Health Services Managers is projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, substantially faster than the average for all occupations. Approximately 61,400 openings are projected annually, driven by healthcare expansion, technological innovation, regulatory complexity, and increasing demand for experienced healthcare executives capable of leading financial and operational transformation.
Senior professionals specializing in revenue cycle management, healthcare finance, compliance, analytics, and executive leadership are expected to remain among the most sought-after leaders across the healthcare industry.
International Standards Alignment
The CHRCE® certification aligns with internationally recognized standards including:
ISO Standards
- ISO/IEC 17024 – Conformity Assessment for Certification of Persons
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- ISO 21001 – Educational Organizations Management Systems
- ISO 31000 – Risk Management
- ISO 37301 – Compliance Management Systems
- ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems
- ISO 56002 – Innovation Management Systems
- ISO 55001 – Asset Management Systems
Healthcare Industry Frameworks
- CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual
- CMS Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
- CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)
- Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs)
- Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program
- Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
- Alternative Payment Models (APMs)
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
- Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program Guidance
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Best Practices
- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Performance Benchmarks
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0)
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
Earn a Globally Recognized Executive Credential
Upon successful completion of the program, participants earn the internationally respected designation:
Certified Healthcare Revenue Cycle Executive (CHRCE)®
Awarded by the Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP®), the CHRCE® credential validates executive competency in enterprise revenue cycle leadership, healthcare finance, reimbursement strategy, compliance governance, digital transformation, analytics, organizational leadership, and sustainable financial management.
The certification is developed using internationally recognized competency-based certification principles and aligns with:
- ISO/IEC 17024 certification principles
- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation best practices
- National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) certification quality principles
- Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) standards for credential development, governance, and psychometric excellence
Continuing Your Executive Leadership Journey
The CHRCE® certification serves as a gateway to AGILE-HRP®’s highest-level executive healthcare credentials, including:
- Executive Fellow in Healthcare Leadership (EFHL)®
- Certified Healthcare Operations Executive (CHOE)®
- Certified Chief Healthcare Strategy Officer (CCHSO)®
- Certified Healthcare Financial Management Executive (CHFME)®
- Certified Digital Health Transformation Executive (CDHTE)®
- Certified AI in Healthcare Executive (CAIHE)®
- Certified Healthcare Compliance Executive (CHCE)®
- Certified Chief Health Information Officer (CCHIO)®
Transform Healthcare Through Executive Financial Leadership
The future of healthcare depends on visionary executives who can balance financial sustainability, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, digital innovation, and patient-centered care.
The Certified Healthcare Revenue Cycle Executive (CHRCE)® empowers leaders to transform healthcare organizations through strategic revenue cycle leadership, enterprise governance, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and executive decision-making. Whether your ambition is to lead a hospital revenue cycle division, serve as a Chief Revenue Officer, direct enterprise financial transformation, or advance into C-suite healthcare leadership, the CHRCE® credential provides the globally recognized knowledge, executive competencies, and strategic insight required to lead with confidence, integrity, and measurable impact.
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees : Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,200 USD
In-Person Leadership Programs:
Program Fee: $1,500