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Medical Doctor Associates Celebrates 25 Years of Service and Launches Rebranding Initiative

Medical Doctor Associates announced the introduction of a new brand identity that will reinforce MDA's long history in developing relationships with its physicians and healthcare clients and also its commitment to providing outstanding service.

2012-01-13
NORCROSS, GA, January 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) Medical Doctor Associates (MDA) announced today, that in honor of its 25th year as one of the nation's oldest and well-respected locum tenens providers of medical staffing solutions to hospitals, medical practices and governmental agencies, the company is introducing a new brand identity.

In addition to a refreshed color palette and a new logo featuring intertwined circles symbolizing MDA's dedication to partnership, the company also is launching an updated website. The website address remains the same at www.mdainc.com. The new brand identity and accompanying website reinforce MDA's long history in developing relationships with its physicians and healthcare clients and also its commitment to providing outstanding service.

Jim Ginter, President of Medical Doctor Associates said, "Our consultants are fully committed to the client-provider relationship. And with that commitment comes the dedication and perseverance that we believe is unmatched in this industry. Clients and providers know from their experiences with MDA, that through good and bad times, our consultants will be there; and that is what truly separates us from other locum tenens companies."

MDA was recently named to Inavero's 2011 Best of StaffingTM Talent List, the nation's only satisfaction award that recognizes staffing and recruiting firms who provide an exceptional experience for their talent. MDA received a score of 83.5 compared to a staffing industry average of 22. According to Inavero, fewer than 1% of North American staffing firms have been named to this list.

MDA utilizes a Single Contact Service model that provides personalized, real-time service to physicians and healthcare providers throughout the entire placement process. Additionally, as part of its commitment to providing exceptional service, all MDA staffing consultants have undergone comprehensive training to broaden their understanding of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. MDA's staffing consultants are equipped with the knowledge and experience to help guide clients through these changes.

"We made a decision 24 years ago that our goal was not necessarily to be the largest locum tenens firm, but to be a national provider with the best quality services that we can offer to physicians and healthcare facilities. We truly look forward to the next 25 years," added Mr. Ginter.

Founded in 1987, Medical Doctor Associates is one of the largest national medical staffing companies in the US, specializing in physician locum tenens staffing services and providing recruiting expertise for all physician and allied health specialties. MDA is the largest national multi-specialty locum tenens company that offers Occurrence Form malpractice insurance to the providers. The company is headquartered outside of Atlanta in Norcross, Georgia with a regional office in Dallas, as well as multiple satellite offices located throughout the US. Medical Doctor Associates is a Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCRN) company, a leading provider of healthcare staffing services in the United States. For more information about MDA visit www.mdainc.com, call us at 800.780.3500 x2163 or send an email to pressrelease@mdainc.com.


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[Press-News.org] Medical Doctor Associates Celebrates 25 Years of Service and Launches Rebranding Initiative
Medical Doctor Associates announced the introduction of a new brand identity that will reinforce MDA's long history in developing relationships with its physicians and healthcare clients and also its commitment to providing outstanding service.