title: A discussion of group practice governance issues.
abstract: The following article on group practice governance is followed by four short commentaries from various MGMA members across the country as well as the director of the MGMA Consulting Service. This article, and the commentaries that follow it, are intended to stimulate your thinking regarding the governance structure in your group.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Kurtz
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McClung
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bohlmann
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Wenzel
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D008486:Physician Executives; D010819:Physician's Role; D014481:United States