Chicago, IL, January 24, 2011 — The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups: 2010 Report Based on 2009 Data identified Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush as a "better performer" because of superior operational performance compared with similar medical group practices nationwide.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) was recognized as a "better performer" in the performance areas of Patient Satisfaction and Operational Efficiency.

As one of the largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic practices in the region, MOR has several convenient locations in Chicago, Oak Park, Westchester and Winfield.

"Patient satisfaction has always been at the forefront of our efforts as an orthopaedic practice. Recognition in this area as an MGMA better performer is a great honor," said CEO, Dennis Viellieu.

The MGMA report, a benchmarking standard among medical groups for over a decade, was produced using data from respondents to the MGMA Cost Survey: 2010 Reports Based on 2009 Data, as well as data from a questionnaire that assessed management behaviors, practices and procedures of better performers. The report profiles medical practices that have demonstrated success in one or more areas: profitability and cost management; productivity, capacity and staffing; accounts receivable and collections; patient satisfaction; and managed care operations.

Obtain the full report at www.mgma.com

About MGMA

MGMA is the premier membership association for professional administrators and leaders of medical group practices. Since 1926, MGMA has delivered networking, professional education and resources, and political advocacy for medical practice management. Today, MGMA's 22,500 members lead 13,700 organizations nationwide in which some 275,000 physicians provide more than 40 percent of the health care services delivered in the United States.

MGMA's mission is to continually improve the performance of medical group practice professionals and the organizations they represent. MGMA promotes the group practice model as the optimal framework for health care delivery, assisting group practices in providing efficient, safe, patient-focused and affordable care. MGMA is headquartered in Englewood, CO, and maintains a government affairs office in Washington, D.C. Please visit www.mgma.com for more information.