MMGMA thanks the following companies for their generous financial support in 2009:

Platinum - DS&B, Ltd.

http://www.dsb-cpa.com/

DS&B understands the business of healthcare is complex and rapidly changing. We have assembled an experienced team of professionals that you can count on to manage and grow your bottom line. We are trusted healthcare advisors focused on providing value to your practice.

Platinum - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP

http://www.lblco.com/

Platinum - M & I Marshall & Ilsey Bank

http://www.micorp.com/

M&I, a diversified financial services company based in Wisconsin, provides comprehensive financial products and services and unparalleled customer service to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers nationwide. With banking offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nevada, Florida, Illinois and Indiana, M&I provides mortgage banking, financial planning, investments, insurance, credit and treasury management services.

Platinum - The MMIC Group

http://www.mmicgroup.com/

Platinum - NorthMarq Healthcare Advisory Group

http://healthcare.northmarq.com/

NorthMarq offers a full range of commercial real estate services, including healthcare advisory services, brokerage and property management to owners and occupiers, and corporate real estate services to mid-sized companies nationwide. Additionally, NorthMarq offers commercial real estate investment banking, investment sales, debt and equity financing, and loan servicing in 30 offices coast-to-coast.

Platinum - U.S. Bank Private Client Group

http://www.usbank.com/

In the Private Client Group, providing exceptional personal service is the foundation of our business. Customized Banking. Financial Planning. Trust & Investment Management Services.

Platinum - Wells Fargo Bank

http://www.wellsfargo.com/

The Medical Practice Specialty Group of Wells Fargo Bank is dedicated to serving the financial needs of medical practices, physicians and other medical professionals. Wells Fargo offers variety of innovative services to meet the financial needs of businesses. We are committed to helping our clients meet their financial goals.

Platinum - Wipfli LLP

http://www.wipfli.com/

Our consultants specialize in hospital-physician integration strategies, medical practice performance improvement, including reimbursement issues; chargemaster and coding. We offer ambulatory strategic planning and physician compensation services to our clients who are in medical groups and hospitals/health systems that own, operate, or joint venture ambulatory care delivery systems.

Gold - Erdman, A Cogdell Spencer Company

http://www.erdman.com/

Erdman has been advancing healthcare environments for more than 50 years. The company offers integrated services, including planning, developing, designing and building. Erdman has partnered with healthcare providers to deliver more than 5000 facilities across the U.S. In 2008, Cogdell Spencer Inc. united with Erdman, creating the most integrated healthcare environments company in the nation.

Gold - Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. and Fredrikson Healthcare Consulting

http://www.fredlaw.com/

Fredrikson & Byron Health Law attorneys represent the business and personal interests of health care providers and related businesses, including governance, planning, transactions, employment, licensing, regulatory, compliance, and other issues specific to the health care industry (www.fredlaw.com/areas/health). Its affiliate, Fredrikson Healthcare Consulting (www.fredhealth.com), also serves health care providers with their business and compliance needs.

Gold - Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A.

http://www.gpmlaw.com/

Gray Plant Mooty is a full-service law firm with approximately 165 attorneys providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses from offices in Minneapolis and St. Cloud, MN and Washington, DC. Gray Plant Mooty's Health Team has extensive experience working with health care providers, and is uniquely positioned to address their legal needs - from the sophisticated to the routine. Our lawyers have a record of successful resolutions of legal issues in the complex health care industry.

Gold - LarsonAllen

http://www.larsonallen.com

LarsonAllen has been serving health care organizations for more than 50 years. We have one of the nation's largest health care practices, and our service approach is distinguished by quality, integrity, and a commitment to deliver a noticeably different client experience. Our mission - Create a noticeably different client experience.

Gold - Quest Diagnostics

http://www.questdiagnostics.com/

Quest Diagnostics clinical laboratory testing network represents: The nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, serving approximately 151 million patients each year; a workforce of approximately 41,000 dedicated employees, including more than 500 M.D's and Ph.D's.; more than 33 regional laboratories in key U.S. markets, plus the U.K. and Mexico; two esoteric testing laboratories, one on each coast; 2,100 patient service centers; revenues of $6.3 billion in 2006; leadership in gene-based and esoteric testing, with gene-based testing revenues of approximately $1 billion in 2006; leadership in substance abuse testing; first laboratory in the U.S. to achieve ISO 9001 certification.

Gold - Timco Construction, Inc.

http://www.timco-const.com/

Timco Construction, Inc. is a premier medical contractor who has focused on the Healthcare Industry for over 50 years. Our services include; general contracting, construction management, design/build, development, consulting and property management. Headquartered in the Twin Cities, we specialize in clinics and hospitals throughout the United States.

Silver - Allscripts

http://www.allscripts.com/

Allscripts is the leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare with award-winning electronic health record, practice management, e-prescribing, and document imaging solutions.

Silver - Creekridge Capital LLC

http://www.creekridgecapital.com/

Creekridge Capital LLC is a leading independent healthcare equipment and technology leasing company that partners with manufacturers and dealer organizations to implement private label and co-branded lease programs.

Silver - FORD & HARRISON LLP

http://www.fordharrison.com/

Ford & Harrison LLP is a national labor and employment law firm with nearly 200 lawyers in 18 offices, including Minneapolis. The firm represents employers, including those in the healthcare industry, focusing on labor, employment litigation and counseling, immigration and employee benefits matters, in issues involving national and international jurisdictions.

Silver - mPay Gateway

http://www.mpaygateway.com/

mPay Gateway provides a Web-based application which allows providers to calculate what a patient owes for an encounter, process a payment card authorization for the encounter at the time of service, then collect on the payment electronically. This unique approach addresses patient payment obligation for co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles and excluded services while the patient is still in the office. The mPay Gateway solution reduces bad debt exposure and the need for post-service billing and collection for physician practices.

Silver - new edition

http://www.newedition-inc.com/

As healthcare facility consultants, designers and contractors, 'new edition' offers a single source of accountability for healthcare clinics in all areas of space planning, project management, design and construction services. Healthcare is not just one of our specialties... it's the only one! We have been serving healthcare exclusively for more than 25 years.

No matter the size of the project, or the scope, we're experienced with making the process less overwhelming and complicated; we respect your time. We believe communication and collaboration are imperative in delivering a well designed efficient facility that meets both patient and clinic needs. By understanding the culture of the practice, it's operations and mission we can provide solutions and improvements that serve the Clinic's needs. Whether it's minor alterations or a new facility, representing each clinic's personality and distinctive brand is our goal.

We're in the business of building relationships to achieve the best results and return for our Clients.

Silver - RJM Construction

http://www.rjmconstruction.com/

RJM provides pre-construction planning, construction management, general contracting and design-build services to its commercial, healthcare, corporate (tenant interiors) and community clients. Our construction process begins with the identification of a project schedule, including all phases of construction. Simultaneously, the budget is developed, identifying all costs: development, design, construction and equipment. Our experience, extensive database and comprehensive procedures help us produce accurate and timely estimates. We embrace collaboration with the project team in order to define the final project parameters.

Silver - Solbrekk, Inc.

http://www.solbrekk.com/

Solbrekk provides business technology solutions to healthcare organizations, education, state/local government, manufacturing/distribution and many other organizations. Utilizing our depth and breadth of knowledge and skills, we've been providing a wide range of business technology solutions to organizations of all sizes for over 15 years. We provide quality document imaging products and services through our partner Laserfiche. We provide desktop hosting and hosted applications through our partner Netgain Technologies. We also provide technology solutions for network management, security, data storage, mobility & wireless, messaging, identity management, document imaging, and much more. We will help you keep your IT systems running smoothly and securely.

Silver - Stanton Group, a Divison of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.

http://www.stanton-group.com/

Stanton Group, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a total solution benefits and consulting firm. Stanton Group offers a full suite of services including: employee benefits, health cost management, compensation consulting & surveys, training & development, executive benefits, human resources solutions, actuarial & retirement consulting and property & casualty insurance.

Silver - Welsh Construction, LLC

http://www.welshconstruct.com/

At Welsh Construction, we have more than 30 years of experience in medical office construction. Whether you are considering a new multi-user building, expansion of a large clinic or hospital, or simply updating your single-user office, we provide pain-free construction with attention to the critical details.

Bronze - The Affiliated Group

http://www.theaffiliatedgroup.com/

The Affiliated Group is an accounts receivable management firm that has been serving clients since 1923. Using a combination of superior technology and communication skills, TAG has become the go-to agency for various healthcare entities to employ to recoup their bad debts and help manage the businesses' A/R.

Bronze - Array Services Group

http://www.arraysg.com/

Array Services Group, Inc. uniting a diverse family of companies: ProSource Billing, Inc. - Third party payor billing, self-pay billing and insurance follow-up on behalf of the client. J.C. Christensen and Associates, Inc. - Minnesota AG Compliant accounts receivables management company specializing in healthcare debt recovery. CareCall, Inc. - Providing outreach service for the healthcare industry, offering sophisticated telecommunication equipment and highly trained staff delivering cost effective results and immediate feedback.

Bronze - Art Partners Group

http://www.artpartners.com/

Art Partners Group sources, custom frames and installs art and graphic displays for clients searching for a reliable and consultative experience. We focus on client needs exclusively in the commercial real estate arena and deliver value with expert project management. Our experience spans commissioned public pieces to value based images and displays.

Bronze - Associated Financial Group

http://www.associatedfinancialgroup.com/

As a full-service consultant in human resource solutions, employee benefit plans, and business insurance plans, Associated Financial Group will provide you a complete solution tailored to the culture and objectives of your company. Our services include: Employee benefit plan design, Human resource consulting. Employer hotline, Consumer driven healthcare plans, Business & executive insurance services, Training and seminars, Qualified & nonqualified retirement plans, Employee assessment programs, Employee handbook development and reviews, Employee benefit technology solution.

Bronze - BDH&Young Space Design

http://www.bdhyoung.com/

Started in 1991, the partners of BDH& Young; Jill Brecount, Kim Dennis, Darcy Hield and Kathy Young, along with our talented staff of professionals, offer comprehensive interior design, space planning, and architectural services for a wide range of project types and settings.

Bronze - Collection Resources

http://www.collectionresources.net/

Collection Resources is a qualified resource ready to partner with you to increase your revenue from bad debt collections. We offer state of the art technology, including transparency to your account activity along with a suite of custom built reporting to meet your data gathering needs.

Bronze - Experienced Resources, LLC

http://www.FlexGenER.com/

Experienced Resources is an executive-level staffing firm focused on the health care industry. We match seasoned, proven executives with projects and interim assignments. Our talent is flexible and has the organizational savvy that comes from years of experience to help keep your organization running smoothly and effectively.

Bronze - Humana

http://www.humana.com/

Humana offers coordinated insurance coverage & related services - through traditional and internet-based plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans and individuals.

Bronze - Merritt, Hawkins & Associates

http://www.merritthawkins.com/

Merritt, Hawkins & Associates is the largest permanent placement physician search and consulting firm in the United States. MHA also specializes in the permanent recruitment of advanced practice allied health care professionals, such as certified registered nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, dosimetrists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and others.

Bronze - Olsen Thielen & Co.

http://www.otcpas.com/

Olsen Thielen provides services to over 250 health care professionals and clinics. Since 1921 our firm has specialized in full-service auditing and accounting, tax planning and preparation and financial consulting services. With our firm's expertise in the health care industry, we offer the necessary guidance needed in your highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace.

Bronze - Physician Advocates of Minnesota

http://www.physicianadvocatesofmn.com/

Physician Advocates of Minnesota is a leader in providing effective solutions for health plan contracting, reimbursement and revenue management. Our clients include primary care and specialty practices, and hospitals. We focus on the revenue side of the equation, leaving you to do what you do best – caring for patients.

Bronze - ProAssurance Wisconsin Insurance Company

http://www.proassurance.com/

ProAssurance Wisconsin (formerly "PIC WISCONSIN") is a leading medical professional liability insurer dedicated to treating you fairly. Our understanding of physicians, dentists, allied professionals, hospitals and healthcare entities informs our risk management and claims activities, as we seek to lessen the uncertainties and increase the control you experience.

Bronze - Shred-it

http://www.shredit.com/

Shred-it is a locally owned division of Shred-it International. We are the largest provider of onsite confidential document destruction. Serving Minnesota with a fleet of 24 trucks, with shredders built on. Shred-it has been providing the utmost in document security since 1995. Visit our website for more information at www.shredit.com.