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In April 1996, the Georgia Chapter of
the American Academy of Pediatrics approached pediatric practice
managers and formed a professional networking and education
association. The group
became the Georgia Pediatric Practice Managers Association.
GPPMA's stated purpose and goals can be found below.
GPPMA is your
source for networking and meeting with fellow Pediatric
Practice Managers to exchange ideas, learn new concepts and
techniques, and stay current with management trends and updates.
GPPMA is led by a volunteer Steering
Committee who meet to discuss the business of the group and plan
educational programs.
GPPMA works closely with the Georgia Chapter/AAP on issues relevant
to pediatric practices.
Purpose:
To provide an organized method of
communication for networking and education focused on issues
pertinent to pediatric practice management.
Goals and
Objectives:
Conduct regular meetings for
networking, exchanging ideas and problem solving by
presenting educational programs on current trends in pediatric
practice, health care and practice management issues.
Structure:
GPPMA does
not require formal membership or dues and is open to all pediatric
practice managers, administrators and staff.
About GPPMA
Meetings:
One-day meetings are held each
Spring and Fall, that allow practice managers to meet and network
with other pediatric practice managers facing similar issues and
challenges. The meetings
provide an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and obtain
current updates.
The Spring 2012 GPPMA Meeting will be held on April 20 at the
Macon Marriott City Center in Macon, Ga. Details coming soon.
Comments shared
by past attendees:
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“This was a wonderful
first time experience.
I look forward to our next meeting”
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“Great learning
experience”
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“Great info; answered
questions I had; new ideas; looking forward to the next meeting”
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“Very
informative program; a day well spent”
Communication Tool for Georgia Pediatric Practice Managers: The
Chapter has created a ListServe for the Georgia Pediatric Practice
Managers Group. This ListServe was created as a forum for
pediatric practice managers in Georgia to connect and share ideas.
A practice manager is able send one email that will reach their
peers across the state. If you are interested in joining the
listserve, send an email to Mike Chaney at
mchaney@gaaap.org or Kasha Askew at
kaskew@gaaap.org with your
name and practice information. Join the Listserve NOW!
If you wish to volunteer to serve as a
committee member or provide us with suggested topics, please contact
Mike, Kasha or anyone on the Steering Committee. Otherwise,
we look forward to seeing you at our next conference. If you are interested in receiving
information about upcoming GPPMA meetings, please call 404-881-5067.
GPPMA Steering
Committee
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Linda
Rickey - Chair
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Alicia Senn
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Kendrah
Wilson
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Ashleigh
Provost
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Debra
Ledbetter
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Sara Marshall
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Jessica Foerst
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Joron Murry
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Jolene Orser
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Pam
Patterson
Immediate Past Chair
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Kim Donegan
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Gail
Lavender
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Jeff Small
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Cheryl Jenkins |
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Chapter Staff
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Mike Chaney
404-881-5094
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Kasha
Askew
404-881-5067
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Updated:
01/18/2012 08:25 AM
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