Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) Selects New Executive Director to Guide Growth, Evolution and Member Value

Linda T. Ayers, MHCM, CAE Chosen as EDPMA Chief Executive by Board Members to Enhance EDPMA’s Purpose and Values 

McLean, Va., March 16, 2010 — Linda T. Ayers, CAE was selected by the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) as its Executive Director to focus on the growth and advancement of the association.  EDPMA leaders concluded an extensive search coordinated by their management firm, Association Management Group (AMG) on March 13th.  Ayers will begin her new role with EDPMA on April 5th.  Ayers brings years of diverse association management with the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the Association of American Medical Colleges, as well as  direct hospital experience managing all aspects of the Provider Services department within the Physicians Unified Billing Services at Georgetown University Hospital.

Her expertise in helping organizations confirm strategic direction, determine policy, grow membership and expand their reach made Ayers the ideal choice for EDPMA.  “I am thrilled to be selected by EDPMA and AMG and I can’t wait to begin,” Ayers said.  “I intend to quickly learn about the EDPMA and its members, apply my skills in nonprofit management, and get to work to deliver a content rich Solutions Summit this summer.”

EDPMA Chairman Randy Pilgrim, MD, FACEP states: “Our selection committee was extremely impressed with Linda’s knowledge, abilities, and professionalism, and her prior experiences and familiarity with advocacy will serve us very well.”  Pilgrim notes further:  “During this historic time in health care, I’m confident that EDPMA is positioned better than ever to make a meaningful difference in the delivery of emergency care.  We look forward to Linda’s contributions, as we tackle new challenges on behalf of our patients.”

In the short-term, Ayers priorities will be to build relationships with the Board, legislative counsel and staff to form strong, long-term partnerships.  She will be reaching out to members and actively engaging them in opportunities within the association, and she will focus on leading her team in the delivery of another very successful Solutions Summit June 21-23, at the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida. 

“Linda is joining a staff team of nonprofit professionals who will serve EDPMA with enthusiasm and diligence,” said J. Bruce Wardle, CAE, President and CEO of AMG.  “The team intends to recognize and deliver opportunities to enhance EDPMA with member growth and retention in mind.  We are pleased with the selection of Linda as the new executive director for EDPMA and are confident that her management and experience will be a tremendous advantage.”

About EDPMA
EDPMA is the advocacy organization for and on behalf of emergency physician groups, ED billing companies, and supporting organizations that make it their business to deliver quality care in the Emergency Department. The Association provides an environment where companies discover and leverage reliability, enabling bottom line improvements.

About AMG
Association Management Group provides unsurpassed management expertise to empower organizations to meet their objectives and achieve success.  AMG is dedicated delivering professional services to nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes. Owned and led by industry veteran J. Bruce Wardle, CAE, AMG is an Accredited Association Management Company by the Association Management Company Institute (AMCI). This prestigious accreditation indicates quality management practices and procedures and the optimum delivery of services to AMG clients. To learn more, visit www.amg-inc.com.