Mgma Small Talk

This episode of the MGMA Member Spotlight Podcast features Karen Bowman, the recipient of the ACMPE Forum Representative of the Year Award. Karen, with over 30 years of experience in healthcare administration, currently leads Gastrointestinal Associates of Cleveland in Tennessee. In this episode, she shares her career path, the significance of the ACMPE award, and her passion for helping others achieve certification and fellowship.Join us as we discuss her achievements and how she supports medical practice leaders through ACMPE’s certification process.Key Takeaways:A 30-Year Career in Healthcare AdministrationKaren Bowman’s career spans over three decades in healthcare administration. “I’ve been a healthcare administrator for more than 30 years,” she shares. Initially working in reception and billing, Karen quickly moved into management roles, eventually becoming the administrator at Gastrointestinal Associates of Cleveland. Reflecting on her role, she emphasizes teamwork: “We all have to fill in and make sur