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Premier Medical Group Recognized as a Better Performing Practice - 3rd Year Running For the third year in a row, Premier Medical Group has been recognized by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as a Better Performing Practice in the Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups. MGMA obtained financial and operations data through a survey of its members conducted in 2004. This information was used to identify the Better Performing Practices. Overall, MGMA selected 425 medical groups as better performers. Premier was also recognized as a Better Performing Practice in the area of Patient Satisfaction. The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), founded in 1926, is the nation's principal voice for medical group practices. MGMA's 19,000 members manage and lead 11,500 organizations in which approximately 237,000 physician practices are represented. MGMA leads the profession and assists members through information, education, networking and advocacy. Premier Medical Group is a physician owned multi-specialty group. Recognized as one of the larger employers in Clarksville, PMG has over 300 employees and almost 50 physicians and health care providers representing ten medical specialties. Since it's inception in 1995, the group has received several prestigious
awards and recognitions. In 1996, MGMA recognized PMG as one of the most
innovative medical groups in the country. Only five medical groups in
the country have received this award. Dream Factory International honored
the pediatricians and staff in PMG with a service award for its contributions
of time, talent and resources to the Clarksville Dream Factory chapter.
Despite its growth, Premier's primary mission remains the same: To improve
the quality of care in our community through leadership and innovation.
A 2003 recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics,
Premier Medical Group is also committed to serving patients in a manner
based on the highest moral and ethical standards. |