The Texas Medical Group Management Association and Practice Management Institute Launch Training Partnership for Medical Office Staff

SAN ANTONIO, TX, March 03, 2013 (Press-News.org) Practice Management Institute (PMI) today announced a new training initiative with the Texas MGMA, which will facilitate affordable medical practice-specific training and credentialing opportunities for its membership throughout the state.

"As Texas MGMA carries on our mission to foster professional development for our members through education, we are proud to affiliate with Practice Management Institute, offering access to quality courses at special course rates," said Pam Potter, Texas MGMA President.

PMI is a national leader in continuing staff education who also offers recognized certification in coding, compliance, management and insurance practices. Texas MGMA early careerists as well as seasoned managers now have an unique opportunity to enhance their marketable skill sets in anticipation of the transition to ICD-10, new upcoming HIPAA regulations, continuing RAC audits, office compliance initiatives and the future development of new reimbursement models.

"Expanding you and your staff's knowledge base, best positions your practice to navigate and create opportunities from these upcoming challenges," said Potter.

"PMI is thrilled to be partnering with the Texas MGMA," said Michael Moore, PMI Director of Outreach, Network, and Business Development. "Our organizations share a common mission to help medical office personnel in all specialties stay on top of the latest industry changes, trends and solutions."

"In addition," said Moore, "we know the value and importance of the kind of networking opportunities provided by the Texas MGMA, and look forward to introducing such opportunities to our many certified professionals in this state."

Founded in 1973, the Texas MGMA is a professional association of medical practice administrators. Its mission is to foster professional development of its members through education and networking, and to enhance the image of medical group management in the effective delivery of health care services.

Practice Management Institute (PMI) is the training, networking and credentialing source for medical office professionals. For more than 25 years, physicians and their staff have looked to PMI for skills that contribute to a more efficient, profitable and compliant office. Classes are hosted in 300 of the nation's leading hospitals, medical societies and colleges. PMI awards certification by exam to accomplished medical office coding, reimbursement, and management professionals.