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February 2004

Premier Medical Group recognized as a Better Performing Practice – 2nd Year Running

For the second 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. Information related to the 2003 fiscal year was used to identify the Better Performing Practices. Overall, MGMA selected 401 medical groups as better performers.

Specific areas of recognition included Productivity, Capacity and Staffing, and Financial and Cost Management.
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), founded in 1926, is the nation's principal voice for medical group practice. MGMA's 19,000 members manage and lead 11,500 organizations in which approximately 237,000 physicians practice. MGMA leads the profession and assists members through information, education, networking and advocacy.

Premier Medical Group is a physician owned multi-specialty group located in Clarksville, Tennessee. Recognized as one of the larger employers in Clarksville, PMG has over 300 employees and almost 50 physicians and health care providers representing twelve medical specialties. The group is in its tenth year of business.

July 2004

Monthly Awareness Program
The Monthly Awareness Program for July is just in time for preparing for back to school. Dr. Quentin Humberd will make recommendations that could make a big difference in the upcoming school year. Dr. Humberd is board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and will share great information for parents a guardians. The date is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30 at the Internal Medicine office located at 2147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd-next to First Federal. Seating is limited so please call 245-7028 to make your reservation. <back>

July 2004

Important News about Sports Physicals
Effective immediately, Premier Medical Group will no longer provide sports physicals. This decision came as a result of the Professional Practice Committee reviewing what was required for local athletes to play in school sports. The physicians serving on that committee felt that a more extensive physical should be performed. If the child has had a physical examination within the last year or when the child has a preventive care examination, their Premier will be glad to complete the required form for them to play sports. The good news about this is that children will receive a more comprehensive evaluation with most insurance plans paying for a portion if not all of the cost of the visit. These physicals should be scheduled with the patient’s primary care provider. <back>

July 2004

PMG Signs With United Healthcare
Premier Medical Group is pleased to announce that effective July 1 they will be a participating provider of United Healthcare and will be accepting new patients covered United Healthcare. This comes after many months of negotiations and Premier Medical Group is very pleased that we have come to an agreement. <back>

July 2004

Eating Healthy for Two Class Offered
Common sense tells us that what a woman eats during pregnancy is important both for her health and for the health and development of her baby. Every gram of protein, every microgram of folic acid, and every drop of water your baby needs must come from your diet. Premier Medical Group is pleased to offer a class, especially designed for the expectant mother. Under the direction of board certified OB/GYN physicians, registered dieticians will educate expectant Moms, and give information that will help them to have a healthy pregnancy, and work toward delivering a happy, healthy baby. The next class is scheduled for August 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the Premier Women's Center located at 1832 Memorial Drive. Seating is limited, so you must call to make a reservation. The number is 245-8100. The fee is $25, and the deadline for signup is August 23rd. <back>

June 2004