MGMA is seeking an accomplished, mission driven executive with the stature, judgment, and strategic orientation to lead a national membership organization at a moment of complexity and opportunity in healthcare.
Leadership Profile
This leader brings a strong enterprise mindset, balances vision with operational and financial discipline, and is credible with boards, members, policymakers, and partners alike. They are an inclusive, authentic leader who builds trust, develops strong teams, and represents the organization with clarity, integrity, and influence across the healthcare ecosystem.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide visionary leadership to advance MGMA’s mission of improving the business of healthcare—ensuring the organization’s continued growth and national influence.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer provides enterprise leadership to advance MGMA’s mission, setting clear strategic direction while ensuring operational and financial strength. In close partnership with the Board, the CEO shapes organizational vision and priorities, delivers high-value programs and insights to members, and positions MGMA as the trusted national voice for medical practice leadership.
The CEO will lead a high-performing Executive Leadership Team, strengthen connections across members and affiliates, and represent MGMA with credibility and influence across policymakers, industry partners, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.
This role is based in Englewood, Colorado, with significant national engagement and up to 50% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Set vision and strategy: Lead the development and execution of long-term strategies that advance MGMA’s mission and position the organization as a national authority in healthcare management
Strengthen financial and operational performance: Ensure disciplined financial stewardship, operational excellence, and scalable systems that support long-term sustainability
Drive member value and growth: Expand engagement, retention, and innovation across MGMA’s education, certification, data, and product offerings
Elevate external presence: Serve as a visible national leader, representing MGMA with policymakers, regulators, media, and industry stakeholders
Grow and diversify revenue: Identify new opportunities across membership, products, partnerships, and services that strengthen MGMA’s long-term impact
Partner with the Board: Maintain strong governance practices, transparent communication, and alignment on strategy and performance
Lead and develop talent: Build a high-performing, values-driven organization and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
About MGMA
Since 1926, MGMA has empowered medical group practices through data, education, advocacy, and community. Today, MGMA represents more than 60,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders across over 15,000 organizations, representing nearly half of healthcare delivery in the United States.
MGMA delivers industry-leading insights, benchmarking tools, and professional development resources—including its DataDive platform—to help practices improve performance, enhance patient care, and adapt to an evolving healthcare environment. Learn more at https://www.mgma.com/
Application Process
MGMA has retained Spencer Stuart to support this search. To express interest or nominate a candidate, please submit materials to: MGMACEO@SpencerStuart.com
Ideal Experience and Capabilities
Senior executive or C-Suite leadership experience within healthcare, a professional association, or mission?driven membership organization, with accountability for enterprise strategy, operations, and financial performance.
Demonstrated success partnering with a governing board to shape strategy, ensure strong governance, and drive organizational performance and accountability.
Proven track record of expanding and diversifying revenue streams across mission-aligned offerings while upholding strong financial discipline.
Demonstrated success leading through teams continuous performance improvement while maintaining stability, engagement, and trust.
Experience serving as a visible external leader and advocate, engaging effectively with policymakers, regulators, industry stakeholders, and the media to elevate organizational voice and influence.
Track record of building, leading, and developing high?performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, trust, and inclusion.
Deep understanding of, or proximity to, the healthcare ecosystem—particularly medical practice management, reimbursement, policy, or practice operations—with the ability to anticipate and respond to sector?wide change.
Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in a leadership role is required; a minimum seven (7) years of experience as a senior executive or C-Suite leader is required.
Experience in medical practice management, non-profit association, or membership organization is preferred.
An advanced degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Spencer Stuart has 68 years’ experience in leadership consulting. Over the decades, as stakeholder expectations of leadership have evolved, we've built a reputation for delivering meaningful impact for our clients — from the world’s largest companies to entrepreneurial startups to nonprofit organizations.
