Southern Middle TN MGMA (SMTMGMA) began in October 2011. Local medical group managers from the Columbia area partnered with state MGMA members to form what is now the SMTMGMA Chapter. The desire to share common experiences and gain additional knowledge of state and federal programs was the center focus to form the local chapter. Still today, SMTMGMA is committed to providing education, support, and experience to the area’s local medical group leaders.