If you are working in practice management, you might want to explore the gold standard in certification through the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). Disclaimer: I am Board Certified and a Fellow in the ACMPE but I receive no compensation for writing about the College or having a link to them on my blog.
Why certification as opposed to an undergraduate degree? I think this week’s opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal by Charles Murray says it better than I can. Read the article here.