HAMILTON ADMITTED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PRACTICE EXECUTIVES

Augusta, Ga. -- Bill Hamilton, Administrative Director of the MCG Neuroscience Center, has gained admission as a Nominee to the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE).

Mr. Hamilton is responsible for directing the clinical and research programs of the MCG Neuroscience Center and the professional clinical practice of the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at MCG Health System. He was previously Department Manager for Neurology for seven years and also worked for Hospital Corporation of America in Aiken, S.C., for three years. Mr. Hamilton also holds master's degrees in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration from Georgia State University.

The ACMPE provides opportunities for medical management professionals to develop professional competency and acquire formal recognition of achievements. Mr. Hamilton will have the opportunity to advance from Nominee to Certified Member to Fellow of the ACMPE by earning continuing education credits, passing a comprehensive examination and meeting a professional paper requirement.

Founded in 1956, ACMPE is the standard-setting and certification organization of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Through ACMPE, medical group managers can earn the Certified Medical Practice Executive designation and opt to go on to earn the highest distinction of Fellow. ACMPE members belong to a network of management professionals dedicated to becoming the best in medical practice management by combining experience, learning and professional certification.

Founded in 1926, MGMA is the nation's leading organization representing medical group practices and the professionals who lead them. These organizations include integrated delivery systems, multispecialty clinics, single-specialty practices, hospital-based clinics, academic practice plans, management services organizations and physician practice management companies. MGMA executive offices are in Englewood, Colo.

MCG Health System is composed of MCG Health, Inc. and the clinical services offered by the faculty of the Medical College of Georgia and the members of the Physicians Practice Group. MCG Health, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation operating the MCG Hospitals and Clinics, Children's Medical Center, the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center and related clinical facilities and services. MCG Health, Inc. was formed to support the research and education mission of the Medical College of Georgia and to build the economic growth of the CSRA, the state of Georgia and the Southeast by offering the highest level of primary and specialty health care. For more information, please visit MCGHealth.org.