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 MGMA-ACMPE Press Room

MGMA-ACMPE is committed to assisting news media representatives by providing up-to-date and relevant information concerning medical group practices and the profession of medical group practice management.



Recent Press Releases

 

MGMA survey report: First-year guaranteed compensation for primary care physicians on the rise
April 30, 2013 -- As concerns mount over the physician workforce shortage, medical practices feel the pressure to recruit physicians and offer competitive benefits.

MGMA survey report: Almost 40 percent of respondents indicate medical directorship duties are tied to quality metrics
April 24, 2013 -- Medical directors' scope of responsibilities and duties continue to evolve to incorporate measures of quality. According to the MGMA benchmarking tool, Medical Directorship and On-Call Compensation Survey: 2013 Report Based on 2012 Data,  

MGMA survey report: Physician on-call compensation rates influenced considerably by specialty
April 23, 2013 -- Physicians responding to the MGMA Medical Directorship and On-Call Compensation Survey: 2013 Report Based on 2012 Data reported between $75 and $2,400 in median daily compensation for on-call coverage (for days on call). Physicians in surgical specialties reported $1,000 in median on-call compensation per day, whereas primary care physicians reported a rate of $150.

MGMA survey report: Factors beyond production influence compensation levels for physicians in academic settings
April 9, 2013 – Three primary activities influence physician compensation in academic settings: clinical effort, teaching, and research. In contrast, physicians working in other settings (private practice or integrated delivery systems) rely principally upon clinical effort.

MGMA-ACMPE unveils unique new DataDive Procedural Profile Module for Medical Practice Professionals
Feb. 20, 2013 -- As physicians and medical practice professionals work together to effectively and efficiently run their organizations, they will need a deeper understanding of their patient population's utilization of healthcare services.

MGMA Financial Management and Payer Contracting Conference dives deeper into financial management for physician practices
Jan. 17, 2013 -- To help medical practice professionals keep their organizations at optimal financial performance, MGMA-ACMPE will host the 2013 Financial Management and Payer Contracting Conference in Phoenix, Feb. 24-26.

MGMA benchmarking report: Medical practices diligently monitoring their costs
Dec. 12, 2012-- Medical practice professionals labor to keep operating costs in check during a time of intense change and payment uncertainty, according to the MGMA Cost Survey for Multispecialty Practices: 2012 Report Based on 2011 Data.

Practice executives’ satisfaction with insurers driven by accurate and consistent communications
Nov. 14, 2012 –New research findings released today by MGMA-ACMPE reveal a strong correlation between members’ overall satisfaction with payers and the accuracy and consistency of payers’ responses to questions

MGMA-ACMPE awards spotlight excellence in medical practice management
Oct. 23, 2012 - During the MGMA 2012 Annual Conference, MGMA-ACMPE presented its annual national awards to medical practice professionals who made outstanding contributions to the profession.

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MGMA-ACMPE announces 2012-13 Board of Directors
Oct. 23, 2012

MGMA benchmarking report: Successful medical practices focus on cost management, patient satisfaction 
Oct. 22. 2012

MGMA-ACMPE and SullivanLuallinGroup introduce web-based Patient Satisfaction Benchmarking Tool
Oct. 22, 2012 

Eighty-two percent of physician practices willing to explore new Medicare payment models; SGR threat stifles progress 
Oct. 22, 2012

 

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Media Contacts

Please contact us for up-to-date and relevant information concerning medical group practices and the profession of medical group practice management including data, expert and member sources, historical information, legislative and regulatory information/sources, story ideas and more. 

Liz Johnson, Sr. Manager, Media Relations & Public Affairs
toll-free 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462), ext. 1347
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Liz Boten, Media Relations Representative
toll-free 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462), ext. 1332
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