Why Should I Join?

GMGMA BENEFITS INCLUDE

ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE - GMGMA holds an annual Spring conference which provides great opportunities for education and networking and helps members find resources and solutions for the challenges they face.

ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE - GMGMA holds a Fall Forum.  The topics are dedicated to the current legal issues that affect the medical practice and more!

WEB SITE - GMGMA maintains a website for easy access to industry and association information and activities.

LISTSERV- NETWORKING- The GMGMA listserv is a great resource tool that allows members to ask each other questions and also to discuss the many different challenges and frustrations they face daily as a practice manager.  While we do allow our Business Partners to access the listserv, no solicitation is permitted. 

REPRESENTATION- The membership is represented at all of the Medical Association of Georgia Advisory Committees. GMGMA works closely with MAG, who has a lobbyist working closely with the lawmakers on the state level. A MAG representative is invited to attend all GMGMA meetings. GMGMA is a state affiliate of MGMA (Medical Group Management Association). MGMA has a full-time lobbyist working closely with the lawmakers on the national level. GMGMA works closely with MGMA and invites a MGMA representative to all Conferences. If you have a question you would like to ask personally of the MAG or MGMA representative you may do so at any meeting, or you may contact the GMGMA Executive Director for contact information.

PROFESSIONAL ENROLLMENT - GMGMA's mission is to expand the professional education and growth of its membership. Annual Professional  enrichment awards support our members' educational goals.  The GMGMA Distinguished Service Award is presented to a deserving member annually and is sponsored by MAG Mutual Insurance.

Membership Categories

REGULAR MEMBER - is an individual directly employed by a medical practice in the State of Georgia with at least one licensed physician formally organized for health care delivery, or an individual directly employed by a management organization, hospital/hospital system, practice management firm or other independent business entity in the State of Georgia which provides administrative and related support services to one or more medical practices of at least one licensed physician formally organized for health care delivery. (These can include MSO’s, PHO's, and IPA's.) The individual must have direct management responsibilities or be engaged in the daily operation of such business entity. This includes consultants who are responsible for operations of one or more practices on an ongoing basis. Annual dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Each Regular Member shall be entitled to one vote and is eligible to hold office and serve on committees. $150.00

REGULAR MEMBER 2 YEAR- Take advantage of the convenience of a 2 YEAR MEMBERSHIP - is an individual directly employed by a medical practice in the State of Georgia with at least one licensed physician formally organized for health care delivery, or an individual directly employed by a management organization, hospital/hospital system, practice management firm or other independent business entity in the State of Georgia which provides administrative and related support services to one or more medical practices of at least one licensed physician formally organized for health care delivery. (These can include MSO’s, PHO's, and IPA's.) The individual must have direct management responsibilities or be engaged in the daily operation of such business entity. This includes consultants who are responsible for operations of one or more practices on an ongoing basis. Annual dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Each Regular Member shall be entitled to one vote and is eligible to hold office and serve on committees. $300.00

AFFILIATE MEMBER - is an organization or individual which provides products and services directly to health care delivery organizations. Examples of these are accounting/financial services, legal, data processing or information management systems/services and office or medical systems/suppliers; or an organization or individual that provides health care services by non-physician providers such as physical therapy services, home health care services, ancillary services, etc.

The Affiliate membership category was developed for those businesses that want a membership affiliation with GMGMA, but do not desire to have an exhibitor booth at meetings.  Should the Affiliate member choose to purchase an exhibitor booth, Affiliate member will have access to all benefits & opportunities that are included with booth purchase.
Affiliate members that attend as a regular attendee must pay the attendee fee and may attend sessions and all events. They may not hold private functions on property during the conference.  Nor can they openly solicit business, i.e. signage, demonstrations, brochures, etc.
Interruption of booth representatives and attendees (or any actions that would deter progress or hinder actions of Business Partners and non-member vendors that have paid for booth space and the opportunity to have one-on-one time with regular attendees) is not allowed.
Affiliate members cannot vote, hold office but may serve on committees with Board approval.  Annual dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. $600.00

PREMIER AFFILIATE - is defined the same as Affiliate however, this member is afforded one membership directory in Excel format per year. $1200.00

STUDENT MEMBER- is an individual who is currently enrolled at a Georgia college/university and is planning a career in medical management and is not otherwise qualified for any other membership category. Must provide proof of current full-time status from the college/university.  Student members may not vote or hold office.  Annual membership dues will be determined by the Board of Directors. $25.00

For additional information, contact gmgma@gmgma.com.  We look forward to having you join the growing number of professionals who are members of the Georgia Medical Group Management Association!

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