Kansas City, MO -- (SBWire) -- 10/31/2011 --The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and the American College of Medical Practice Executives – MGMA’s certification and standard-setting body - have named Jamie Verkamp, Managing Partner at (e)Merge, as the recipients of the 2011 Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award.
The Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award recognizes a medical practice professional who has made a substantial contribution to the body of published literature to foster more effective and efficient healthcare delivery in the field of medical practice management.
The article, “Titled Social Media as a Way to Connect with Patients” was published in the MGMA Connexion July 2010. Verkamp focuses on explaining the basics of social media in healthcare and how organizations and providers alike can use new media tools as ways to engage patients online, develop stronger relationships with patients and grow recommendation volumes through online conversations.
“I am so proud of Jamie for winning the award this year. I have known Jamie for over three years and never have I found a more energetic and authentic professional in our field. Jamie exemplifies a true passion for working with physicians and medical practices and I am very honored to have the privilege to have her as a friend and colleague.” says Stephen Gebhart, Director Advanced ICU Care Medical Group in St. Louis, MO and Treasurer of the MGMA Missouri Chapter.
Verkamp says of receiving this year’s distinction; “I’m honored to have this article on a topic that I feel very passionate about and believe is very important to healthcare, recognized by such a distinguished organization like MGMA.”
Jamie’s background includes a bachelor of science in marketing and advertising from Missouri State University and a career long focus working in the healthcare industry. Her firm, (e)Merge, located in Kansas City, MO, focuses on partnering with physicians and other healthcare leaders to enhance patient experiences and increase patient referral volumes. For more information, please visit www.emergewithus.com
Members of the media are encouraged to contact Hilary Holden, Director of Marketing at (e)Merge, hilary@emergewithus.com or 877.362.6584 to discuss the business aspect of health care and Verkamp’s recognition by MGMA.
About MGMA Medical Group Management Association
(MGMA) is the premier membership association for professional administrators and leaders of medical group practices. Since 1926, MGMA has delivered networking, professional education and resources, and political advocacy for medical practice management. Today, MGMA’s 22,500 members lead 13,600 organizations nationwide in which some 280,000 physicians provide more than 40 percent of the healthcare services delivered in the United States.
MGMA’s mission is to continually improve the performance of medical group practice professionals and the organizations they represent. MGMA promotes the group practice model as the optimal framework for healthcare delivery, assisting group practices in providing efficient, safe, patient-focused and affordable care. The American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) is the standard-setting and certification body of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), and promotes the professional growth of leaders. By developing the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management, ACMPE provides a central framework for MGMA resources. MGMA is headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and maintains a government affairs office in Washington, D.C.
Verkamp Receives MGMA-ACMPE Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award
The Award represents exceptional achievements in medical practice leadership.