History
MGMA started as a small network of clinic managers, called the National Association of Clinic Managers, which met for the first time in Madison, Wis., in 1926. The association's name was changed to the Medical Group Management Association in 1963 to reflect the diverse management roles found in group practice...
In 1961, MGMA hired its first executive director, Edward B. Stevens, FACMPE, who served until 1971. Richard V. Grant, PhD, FACMPE served as executive director from 1971-1993. Frederick J. "Fritz" Wenzel, MBA, FACMPE, was interim executive vice president/CEO from 1993-1996. Thomas L Adams served from 1996-1998. William F. Jessee, MD, FACMPE, took the reins as president and CEO of MGMA, ACMPE and the MGMA Center for Research in 1999.
Mission
The mission of MGMA is to continually improve the performance of medical group practice professionals and the organizations they represent...
Read MGMA's mission, vision and values statement.
Membership
MGMA serves 21,500 members who lead and manage more than 13,500 organizations in which almost 270,000 physicians practice...
Its diverse membership comprises administrators, CEOs, physicians in management, board members, office manager and many other management professionals. They work in medical practices and ambulatory care organizations of all sizes and types, including integrated systems and hospital- and medical school-affiliated practices.
Affiliated Organizations
Three related organizations, and their boards of directors and committees, help MGMA fulfill its commitment to members... The American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) - the standard-setting and certification organization for group practice professionals. The MGMA Center for Research - the research and development companion to MGMA that conducts quantitative and qualitative research to advance the art and science of medical group management. MGMA Services Inc. - a wholly owned, for profit subsidiary of MGMA and was established to further the provision of high-quality medical management services and assist medical group practices in delivering efficient and effective health care.
Three related organizations, and their boards of directors and committees, help MGMA fulfill its commitment to members...
Partner Initiatives
Learn about MGMA and MGMA Center for Research Partner Initiatives...
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