MGMA's annual data collection is designed to gather key metrics from medical practices, healthcare organizations and professionals across various specialties and compile them into navigable data sets.
The insights derived provide valuable information for strategic decision-making. Practices like yours can identify areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation and plan for future growth based on real-world data across the industry.
Data Collection Resources
Data Collection re-opens January 5, 2026. Start preparing with the resources below!
Data Collection How-To Guide
This helpful guide with walk you through the improved process for data collection.
Data Collection How-To Video
Follow along with these three simple steps to participate in Data Collection.
Schedule a 1:1
Get key steps and tips, a live walk through and ask questions about the process.
Getting Started
- Log into MGMA DataDive Data Collection here to get started.
- Don't have an account? Create one for free* by clicking the link above and selecting "Don't have an account? Sign up now"
- Visit survey.mgma.com
Complete Practice Demographics
- Fill out your practice information on each tab
- This information is saved annually and only needs to be updated if any of these details change
- Practice Data: Template | Definitions
- Delete any practices that should be excluded from your submission
Gather and Upload Data Files
File types we request:
- Compensation / Payroll / Census Data: Template | Definitions | Position Titles | System-Specific Resources
- CPT / Billing / Claims Data: Template | Definitions | System-Specific Resources
- Financial Operations (previously known as Cost & Revenue and Operations) / Income Statement / General Ledger / P&L: Template | Definitions | MGMA Chart of Accounts | System-Specific Resources
Prefer to work from a single file? Our Combined Template contains all template types linked above.
Upload up to 12 files at a time. Uploaded data for each file type can come from multiple files.
Upload your data starting Monday, January 5, 2026. Data Collection closes Friday, February 20, 2026.
Review Your Data
- Verify calculations
- Review/update data flags on provided information
- Review/update missing information
Benefits
- Your data pre-loaded side-by-side national benchmarks
- Discounted prices on MGMA DataDive data sets
- Enhanced industry data for more relevant and efficacious data
Data Set Release Dates
- Provider Compensation and Productivity: May
- Procedural Profile: May
- Management and Staff Compensation: June
- Financial Operations (formerly Cost & Revenue and Practice Operations): July
Assistance Available
- Contact Data Solutions: M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT
- Call toll-free at 877.275.6462, ext. 1895
- Email: survey@mgma.com
- Schedule a 1:1 to get started and answer any questions you may have regarding our Data Collection process
- What to Expect – Data Collection Walkthrough, Resources, and Q&A
- Overview of the data collection platform: how it works and navigation tips
- Introduction to resources: available tools and materials
- Instructions on how to complete the survey: key steps and best practices
- Open Q&A session: address any questions or concerns
- What to Expect – Data Collection Walkthrough, Resources, and Q&A
*Survey participation is open to both member and non-member organizations.