We are excited to announce that Memphis Medical Society programs and volunteer leaders are being recognized as finalists for the Memphis Business Journal Healthcare Heroes Award.
Project Access West Tennessee is a finalist for Community Outreach! This nomination is in recognition of its coordination of specialty care for the uninsured.
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Our MMS Board President, Dr. Dale Criner, is a finalist for Health Care Provider, Physician! Dr. Criner is currently the Chief Medical Officer/Vice President of Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital.
Eric Gibson, CFO of ClearlyMD/MOGA and longtime MGMA volunteer leader, is a finalist for Administrative Excellence! Eric has served as a principal for ClearlyMD for over 20 years, and he also serves the role of CFO to Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC, and other physician-owned practices throughout the Mid-South. Eric also has served on the board of the Mid-South Medical Group Management Association for many terms. As an active member in MGMA, Eric has fostered relationships between different healthcare institutions in order to establish a network of administrators and physicians all working together to positively improve patient outcomes throughout the community. He has served as President of Mid-South MGMA and currently serves as Treasurer of Tennessee MGMA.
The finalists will be profiled in MBJ’s Aug. 9 weekly edition, and they’ll be celebrated and the winners named at the Health Care Heroes ceremony at The Kent on Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:30–8 p.m. Click HERE to view all the nominees.