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• Webinar: Presenting Riveting Financial Information to Physicians

  • When
    04/14/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  
  

  
  

  ABOUT THE WEBINAR 
  

  This presentation focuses on transforming financial data into meaningful insight for physicians by shifting the conversation from raw numbers to informed decision‑making. It outlines best practices for presenting financial information in a way that builds trust, clarifies performance, and drives action—without overwhelming or alienating the audience. By clearly explaining why financial reporting matters, the presentation demonstrates how well‑structured analysis can validate management performance, set realistic expectations, identify risk, and uncover missed opportunities within a medical practice.

  Beyond the numbers, the presentation stresses the importance of audience awareness and communication strategy. It addresses who should be involved in financial discussions, how to present sensitive information without surprise or conflict, and how to keep physicians engaged by focusing on their priorities and concerns.

  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  *THIS IS A LIVE SESSION WHICH WILL ALSO BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND. REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ON-DEMAND LINK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN IT IS RELEASED.*

  TMGMA webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour of LIVE learning from MGMA state for those attending the live session. TMGMA Webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour from MGMA state for on-demand listening.

  TMGMA offers monthly webinars focused on the domains of the ACMPE Body of Knowledge as a member benefit. If you are not a TMGMA member, please contact Rebekah Francis for registration information.

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• 2026 Spring Conference - Attendee

  • Start
    04/15/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04/17/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
  • Spaces left
    39

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  Conference Location

  Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, 2 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Book your group rate for Tennessee Medical Group Management Association.

  Registration Fees
  Active Member - $350
  Non-member - $550 (practice executive, administrator or manager)

  CONFERENCE AGENDA

  Wednesday, April 15^th

  8:00-5:00pm Registration Open for Attendees & Business Partners

  8:00-4:00pm                      
  Practice University Bootcamp presented by SVMICJackie Boswell, Michael Cash, Stephen Dickens, Rana McSpadden,
  Gretchen Napier, Sheri Smith & Laura Watkins

  1:00-4:00pm 
  ACMPE Workshop – Karen Bowman & Michelle Mainord

  Driving Collaboration in Healthcare: Executive Roundtable Maddox Casey, Tim Dykema & Cal Marshall; Moderator: Eric Gibson

  4:00-5:00pm Opening Reception & Networking with Business Partners

  5:00-6:00pm General Session: Temperaments & Teamwork - Tracy Spears

  6:00-9:00pm  TMGMA Family Game Night

  Thursday, April 16^th  

  7:30-8:30am Breakfast with Business Partners

  7:30-8:30am First Time Attendee Breakfast

  8:30-8:45am  State Legislative Update – Jon Ewing

  8:45-9:45am General Session: Sweet Data o’Mine: Where Do We Go? A Safe Space to Learn the Foundations of Data Driven Decisions – Francee Preston

  9:45-10:30am Networking Break with Business Partners

  10:30-11:30am Breakout Sessions

  Create the Most Dynamic & Diversified Team – Mitzi Kent
  Proactive RCM – Kristin Orlick
  Independent Practice Round Table – Maddox Casey

  11:30-12:30pm Lunch with Business Partners & TMGMA Award Presentation

  12:45-1:45pm  Breakout Sessions

  Kids in America, Adults in the Office: Bridging Generational Communication – Francee Preston 
  Signs and Symptoms of Physician Illness and Impairment – Michael Baron 
  Holding Insurers Accountable – Wayzen Lin

  2:00-3:00pm Breakout Sessions

  Leading Through Crisis – Jeff McPherson 
  The Patient Journey: Modern Marketing for Medical Practices – Gavin Baker 
  Responding to Ransomware and Cyber Incidents: A Practice Playbook for Medical Practices – Tommy Rainbolt

  3:00-3:45pm  Dessert Break with Business Partners

  3:45-4:45pm  General Session: Sweat the Small Stuff: Why Attention to Detail Helps You Create a Corporate of Culture that Rocks – Lisa Ryan

  5:30-8:00pm  Dinner and Comedian Kelly Swanson

  8:00-10:00pm  I ❤ the 80’s Glo Party

  Friday, April 17^th   

  7:30-8:30am  Breakfast with Business Partners

  8:30-9:00am Final Networking Break and Door prize Giveaways with Business Partners

  9:00-10:00am  General Session: HR Hot Topics in Today’s Medical Practice – Emily Mack

  10:30-11:30am  General Session: Stay Alive All Your Life - Harnessing the Extraordinary Power of Purpose - Michael Ivanov

  11:30      Closing Remarks & Grand Prize Giveaway

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• 2026 Spring Conference - Exhibitor or Sponsor

  • Start
    04/15/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    04/17/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    38 registrants

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  We hope you will make plans to support Tennessee MGMA at our 2026 conferences. Our Spring event is April 15-17 in Chattanooga and our Fall event is September 17-18 in Knoxville. These annual continuing education meetings are intended to provide practice executives, administrators and managers with important education necessary to lead today's medical group practices. Please click here for our exhibitor prospectus.

  Spring Location: Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, 2 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Access our room block by clicking here.

  *TMGMA membership required to register as an exhibitor or sponsor.
  

  
  

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• Webinar: Are You Okay? Addressing Employee Mental Health

  • When
    06/09/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  
  

  
  

  ABOUT THE WEBINAR 
  

  We have learned from world-class athletes at the top of their games, like Naomi Osaka, Michael Phelps, and Simone Biles, how they must prioritize their mental, as well as physical health. Working in healthcare is a stressful environment on a good day. A leadership style that includes “put on your game face” and “tough it out” will struggle to meet the needs of their patients and the practice while also addressing the mental health needs of their employees. In this session, we focus on concrete strategies practice leaders can implement to make an immediate impact.

  Objectives:

  - Describe the factors bringing employee mental health to the forefront of HR discussions

  - Identify strategies for improving individual mental health

  - Develop practice-wide improvements for improving employee mental health

  ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

  Gretchen Napier is a Medical Practice Consultant at SVMIC working with physician offices to maximize their human resources by creating cultures that are clear, kind, inclusive, and inspiring. She is certified with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Senior Certified Professional and is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has been a healthcare leader for over 25 years. Gretchen earned a Bachelor’s in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham).

  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  *THIS IS A LIVE SESSION WHICH WILL ALSO BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND. REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ON-DEMAND LINK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN IT IS RELEASED.*

  TMGMA webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour of LIVE learning from MGMA state for those attending the live session. TMGMA Webinars are approved for 1.0 CE credit hour from MGMA state for on-demand listening.

  TMGMA offers monthly webinars focused on the domains of the ACMPE Body of Knowledge as a member benefit. If you are not a TMGMA member, please contact Rebekah Francis for registration information.

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