Will begin work as CEO of newly-formed Marshfield Clinic Health System in Sept.

Englewood, Colo. - Susan L. Turney, MD, MS, FACP, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer of MGMA has announced her resignation, effective September 1. Turney has accepted a position as chief executive officer of the newly-formed Marshfield Clinic Health System, in Marshfield, Wis.

Turney has served as MGMA president and CEO since Oct, 2011. In that time, Turney led many successful initiatives including a rebrand project, strengthened relations with 50 state MGMA chapters, and oversaw the creation and implementation of a new executive partnership program, as well as enhancements to the Association's 88-year-old Annual Conference. She's also expanded and updated MGMA Data Solutions efforts, for which the Association is most widely known.

"MGMA's future is very bright. This is a decision I considered carefully and feel confident that there is tremendous momentum for the initiatives I've championed and I have no doubt the organization will not skip a beat," said Turney. "I'm so proud of the team that's in place. MGMA is a professional development organization at its core, with a laser focus on creating experiences and resources that help members every day. I will continue to be very engaged with the association as a member and will rely on MGMA resources and insights to help position Marshfield Clinic Health System for success."

MGMA will begin recruiting for Turney's replacement immediately. In the interim, MGMA leaders will assume increased responsibility until the new CEO is selected.

"Turney was a truly transformative leader. We wish her the very best in her new role," said Garth Jordan, M.B.A, MGMA chief operating officer. "MGMA is poised to build on her many successes. We will continue working to elevate the tools, resources, services, and data solutions we provide and remain dedicated to assisting our members in creating strong, dynamic, successful practices that meet the needs of today's patients."

"The MGMA Board of Directors, on behalf of our membership, thank Dr. Turney for her dedication to the organization and her commitment to advancing the profession of medical practice management," said Stephen A. Dickens, JD, FACMPE, MGMA board chair. "I personally have enjoyed her company, her insights, and her collaboration and will miss her presence at board meetings after Sept. We wish her success."

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About MGMA
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) helps create successful medical practices that deliver the highest-quality patient care. As the leading association for medical practice administrators and executives since 1926, MGMA helps improve members' practices through exclusive member benefits, education, resources, news, information, advocacy, and networking opportunities, and produces some of the most credible and robust medical practice economic data and data solutions in the industry, MGMA advances the profession of medical practice management with its industry-leading board certification and Fellowship programs through the American College of Medical Practice Executives.

Through its national membership and 50 state affiliates, MGMA represents more than 33,000 medical practice administrators and executives in practices of all sizes, types, structures and specialties. MGMA is headquartered in Englewood, Colo., with a Government Affairs office in Washington, D.C.

Contact:

Liz Boten, MGMA, lboten@mgma.org or 303.799.1111 ext. 1332

Teresa Derfus, Marshfield Clinic, derfus.teresa@marshfieldclinic.org or 715-387-9362

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