2022 NCMGMA Fall Conference Wrap Up: Awards, Photos and More

2022 Fall Conference a Success!

We came together last week in Cherokee – September 14-16, 2022 – for our Fall Conference in the brand new event center of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Over 100 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors enjoyed continuing education from some of healthcare’s finest thought leaders, participated in essential networking events with peers and old friends, honored outstanding industry achievement with our annual awards, and experienced the sold-out exhibit hall full of Alliance sponsor products and services.

Thank you to everyone who pulled away from their busy practices to join us. Thank you to all our speakers and exhibitors for sharing your knowledge and expertise and thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of our organization: we couldn’t do it without you. And, lastly, thank you to our volunteers for leading the organization and keeping us moving in the right direction: your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.

Please browse this post to see all that took place last week and to see what’s in store for NCMGMA—thorugh the end of 2022 and beyond.

Practice of the Year Award

Goldsboro Pediatrics, P.A.

(L-R) Brandy Yeh and Nola Claiborne of Goldsboro Pediatrics are presented the Practice of the Year Award by Andy Shene of First Citizens Bank.

Each year, NCMGMA and First Citizens Bank recognize a medical group practice that has made a significant contribution to their community, patients and/or staff. For our 9th annual award, we are proud to recognize Goldsboro Pediatrics as our Practice of the Year! The award also includes a $3000 donation to the winner’s foundation of choice. Goldsboro Pediatrics selected Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County as their designated foundation. Congratulations Goldsboro Pediatrics!

President’s Award

Renee Schneider

2021-22 NCMGMA President Matt Johnson presents the President’s Award to Renee Schneider

The President’s Award is given to an individual of NCMGMA for outstanding service and contribution to the association, its members and medical practice management. This year’s award was presented to Renee Schneider of the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association offices.

Service Awards

Meritorious Service Award and Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award

(L-R): Fran Sembert, CMPE, 2022 Meritorious Service Award winner, NCMGMA Executive Director Melissa Klingberg, and Steve Parker, 2022 Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award winner.

Congratulations to Fran Sembert, CMPE, our 2022 Meritorious Service Award winner and Steve Parker of Curi, our 2022 Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award winner. The Meritorious Service Award is given for outstanding service and contribution to the NCMGMA, its members, and medical practice management; and the Kim Harrah Becker Volunteer Award highlights the true meaning of volunteerism for NCMGMA. Both Fran and Steve are outstanding champions of NCMGMA and our many programs and initiatives and we thank them for their selfless dedication to our organization.

Community Service Project

Snack Packs for MANNA FoodBank

Fall Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers assemble snack packs for children in need in Western North Carolina.

At the close of the morning educational sessions on Thursday, September 15th, NCMGMA teamed up with MANNA FoodBank to make snack packs for children in need in Western North Carolina. MANNA FoodBank is a private, not-for-profit service organization working to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. In the end, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and NCMGMA staff made over 200 snack packs for MANNA FoodBank. Thank you to everyone who participated in this essential service project!

Event Photo Album

NCMGMA member Sandra Jarrett participates in a self-defense demonstration with speaker Johnathan Frisk during his “Surviving an Active Shooter” general session.

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Annual Conference Photo Album

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Thank you, again, to all our attendees, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and volunteers for helping to make the 2022 Annual Conference another successful NCMGMA event!

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October Zoom Webinar
Using Your Data to Drive Practice Optimization & Growth
October 6, 2022 | 12pm – 1pm

Join us as we explore the most common barriers to analyzing and optimizing data and how to address these barriers in your practice. Presented by Curi Advisory. Click here to register for this free webinar.

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Customer Service Interactive Workshop
Customer Service with
Emotional Intelligence
October 25, 2022 | 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm

Support staff is vital to patient care and every role makes a difference. In this session we explore techniques that promote a compassionate, welcoming, and respectful culture. Click here to register for this workshop.

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2023 Master Class
February 23-24, 2023
Graylyn Estate, Winston-Salem, NC

This two-day program is designed to give practice managers a deep dive into professional development in a thoroughly engaging and relaxing setting. Watch for more details coming soon!

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Advocacy Days
March 28-29, 2023
Raleigh, NC

Packed full of legislative action and information, Advocacy Days is a great opportunity to hear about the local issues, meet the experts and make your voice heard in Raleigh. Watch for more details coming soon!

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2023 NCMGMA Annual Conference
May 17-19, 2023
Marriott Charleston
Charleston, SC

Join us in the heart of downtown Charleston as we go to the Marriott Charleston for our 2023 Annual Conference! Watch for more details coming soon!

2022 NCMGMA Annual Conference Wrap Up: Awards, Photos and More

2022 Annual Conference a Success!

The North Carolina Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA) came together last week in Wilmington, May 18-20, 2022, for our Annual Conference at the Wilmington Convention Center and Embassy Suites Riverside. Over 245 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors enjoyed continuing education from some of healthcare’s finest thought leaders, participated in essential networking events with peers and old friends, honored outstanding industry achievement with our annual awards, and experienced the sold-out exhibit hall full of Alliance sponsor products and services driving healthcare management innovation and excellence to the next level.

Thank you to everyone who pulled away from their busy practices to join us. Thank you to all our speakers and exhibitors for sharing your knowledge and expertise and thank you to our sponsors for your continued support of our organization: we couldn’t do it without you. And, lastly, thank you to our volunteers for leading the organization and keeping us moving in the right direction: your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed.

Please browse this email to see all that took place last week and to see what’s in store for NCMGMA, through the end of 2022 and beyond.

Administrator of the Year Award
Jacob A. Rodman, CMPE
Chief Executive Officer, Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc.

Jacob A. Rodman, CMPE, (center), CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, Inc., is recognized as the 2022 NCMGMA/Curi Administrator of the Year. Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer

Jacob Rodman, CMPE, is the chief executive officer for Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic and our 2022 NCMGMA/Curi Administrator of the Year. Says Dr. Kenneth Rich, MD, president of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, “A leader is defined as someone who can see the capacity for improvement and can rally people to move toward that goal. Jacob Rodman is not only a great businessman and CEO of Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic, but he is a great leader. He is the most valuable player at our practice as he genuinely cares about those he works with and seeks out opportunities to grow our practice.”

The Administrator of the Year award, sponsored by Curi, honors a medical practice administrator who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management proficiency, and who has helped enhance the effectiveness of health care delivery in North Carolina. The Administrator of the Year Award also provides the recipient with a stipend for continuing education at a state or national Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) meeting or professional development through ACMPE.

President’s Award
David P. Sousa, JD, MBA

(L-R): NCMGMA President Matt Johnson presents the President’s Award to David Sousa, JD, MBA. Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer

The President’s Award is given to a member of NCMGMA for outstanding service and contribution to the association, its members and medical practice management. This year’s award was presented to David P. Sousa, JD, MBA. David has been a tireless champion of NCMGMA, helping us further the association’s efforts to be the “leaders for tomorrow’s healthcare.” David was instrumental in engaging Medical Mutual, now Curi, with NCMGMA, nurturing and expanding the partnership through the years and continually helping us deliver vital events, services and support to the practice managers of North Carolina.

Community Service Project
Snack Packs for NourishNC

Annual Conference attendees, exhibitors and volunteers assemble snack packs for children in need in North Carolina’s New Hanover County.

At the close of the morning educational sessions on Thursday, May 19th, NCMGMA teamed up with NourishNC to make snack packs for children in need in North Carolina’s New Hanover County. NourishNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide healthy food to hungry children, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community. In the end, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and NCMGMA staff and volunteers made over 400 snack packs for NourishNC. Thank you to everyone who participated in this essential service project!

Event Photo Album

Photo Credit: Chris Brehmer

Follow the link below to visit our 2022 Annual Conference Flickr album. We’ve just added all of the photos from our professional photographer Chris Brehmer: take a look, they’re amazing!

Annual Conference Photo Album

Thank you, again, to all our attendees, sponsors/exhibitors, speakers and volunteers for helping to make the 2022 Annual Conference another successful NCMGMA event!