"The purpose of the Association shall be to improve the professionalism and administrative skills of the medical group manager through continuing education in order that they may better serve the medical groups they represent and the patients they serve." The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), founded in 1926, is the nation's principal voice for medical group practice. MGMA's 19,000 members manage and lead 11,500 organizations in which approximately 237,000 physicians practice. MGMA leads the profession and assists members through information, education, networking and advocacy. The Indiana Medical Group Management Association (IMGMA) is the Indiana state affiliate of the MGMA with a diverse membership including managers of small, medium and large general and specialty practices; billing staff; administrators; MSO executives; physicians; consultants; and a variety of other health care professionals.