A Message from the President: Becky Strom

It is both an honor and a pleasure to have the opportunity to serve as your President of the New Mexico MGMA for 2009 and 2010. 

As your President I will strive to increase the visibility of our organization statewide.  By utilizing the help of NMMS we will be able to provide conference calls and webinars to reach our membership from afar.  NM MGMA also serves as a professional support for all of us and as an informational tool for increasing awareness of the challenges and issues within the medical community.  Each of us needs to share our experiences with other administrators and practice managers and encourage their involvement.

With the tough environment that we are facing, having the support and being involved in a group such as the New Mexico MGMA is more meaningful now than ever.  We need to ban together and share ideas and work towards making great strides in all areas of medical group practice management. 

New Mexico MGMA is a great source of information and educational opportunity provided through our quarterly meetings, website, and annual conferences.  The ability to meet and network with others is invaluable.  We hope that with the local chapter you are able to obtain information that you are in need of. 

I am excited to work with a wonderful Board of Directors in 2010.  The 2010 Board members are: Elizabeth Farlie-Treasurer, Becky Turney-Secretary, and Yolanda Salazar-Vice President.  I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication provided by Elizabeth Ford as membership Chair and Sara Rhodes as Conference Chair for 2009 and 2010.

Start making your plans to attend the 2010 four corners conference with Arizona, Colorado and Utah.  The conference will be held in Albuquerque on April 28-30, 2010 at the Sandia Resort and Casino. We are excited to be able to bring such an invaluable wealth of information and speakers. The 2010 conference will provide you with both educational and networking opportunities which will benefit you with your role in medical practice management.   

In order for NM MGMA to have continued success, we need your participation.  The organization is only as good as it members.  Please take part in the quarterly meetings and annual conferences.

The NM MGMA doesn’t have all of the answers but our State membership contains some of the brightest individuals in the field, working on exciting projects, standing ready to help a colleague with advice, informative conversation, or a listening compassionate ear.

I thank you all for the privilege of serving as your state President, and I look forward to the exiting year ahead.

Becky Strom