Change of Medical Director (CHMD)
CHMD is industry shorthand for reporting the appointment or replacement of a provider's medical director.
Definition
CHMD is industry shorthand for reporting the appointment or replacement of a provider's medical director.
Why it matters
Qualifications, governing-body approval, documentation, and reporting rules vary by provider type and jurisdiction.
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