HMDCB Q&A with Hospice Administrators Since its launch in 2014, the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) has certified over 1,200 hospice physicians across the country. HMDCB serves an important workforce initiative for the hospice field by providing a standardized comprehensive examination to assess the knowledge and skills of physicians taking care of patients receiving hospice care. 22 Newsline / Spring 2021