David N. Gans MSHA, FACMPE

Mr. Gans is a national authority on medical practice operations for the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the national association for medical practice leaders. He is an educational speaker, authors a monthly column in the Association journal, and is an information resource for members. His work focuses on current issues of importance to medical practice executives including:

• Practice operations and workflow

• Patient safety and quality

• Administrative simplification, cost efficiency, and the dissemination of best practices

• Use of information technology

• Preparing physicians and their practices for a transformed health delivery system.

Mr. Gans prior positions at MGMA include: Vice President Innovation and Research; Director Practice Management Resources; Director Survey Operations; and Research Project Manager. He has authored over 125 journal articles, co-authored three books on medical practice management, and was the principal investigator on numerous federal and foundation grants.

Mr. Gans received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Science in Health Administration degree from the University of Colorado. He retired from the United States Army Reserve in the grade of Colonel, is a Certified Medical Practice Executive and a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives.