MGMA appoints Julia Rosen and Sam Shaheen to senior leadership roles

The Medical Group Management Association announces key appointments in IT and marketing as part of its organisational restructuring.

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) has announced the appointments of Julia Rosen as Senior Vice President of IT and Sam Shaheen as Vice President of Marketing as part of its latest organisational changes.

Julia Rosen arrives at MGMA with over 20 years of experience in leading technology initiatives, particularly in the healthcare sector. Her previous roles include Chief Information Officer at Pera Healthcare, a post-acute care provider, and Chief Technology Officer for Centura Health, where she played a crucial role in establishing technology solutions for Colorado's COVID-19 Mass Vaccination sites.

Rosen has significant expertise in healthcare IT, having advised on various aspects including electronic medical records, data analytics, enterprise architecture, and information security. She also serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Chapter of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), where she advocates for modernising patient experiences and encourages female participation in technology.

Sam Shaheen, meanwhile, brings over 18 years of expertise in marketing leadership across various sectors, predominantly in healthcare. His previous position was at Aegis Financial, where he led marketing initiatives that resulted in a 20% year-on-year growth through strategies focused on customer needs. Shaheen has also worked with healthcare marketing teams at Jogan Health, a pandemic vaccine supplier, and DNA Vibe, a health device company.

Halee Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, FACMPE, President and Chief Executive Officer of MGMA, expressed her enthusiasm regarding the new appointments. "I am thrilled to have Sam and Julia a part of our MGMA team as we continue our efforts to drive meaningful transformation for the medical practices we serve,” she stated. She highlighted that both leaders have a proven track record of improving customer experiences, aligning with MGMA’s goals to enhance service quality in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Founded in 1926, MGMA is the largest association in the United States dedicated to medical practice management, representing approximately 15,000 group practices and over 350,000 physicians. The organisation provides support to medical practice leaders by addressing business challenges, aiding in innovation, and advocating for regulatory issues affecting its members.