By Kenny Walter
Staff Writer
LONG BRANCH- Alex Binder has been recently named president of New Jersey Medical Group Management Association (NJMGMA) for 2016 and 2017.
Binder, who formerly served as vice president, was elected to the top position during a Oct. 26 election.
Binder is vice president of physician services at the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey. He is also an adjunct professor at the Leon Hess Business School at Monmouth University.
Binder was recently recognized as a fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Becoming a fellow, a national award, is the highest level of distinction one can earn in the medical practice management profession, signifying superior standards of performance, professional competency, and continuing personal and professional development. Binder holds a masters of business administration with a concentration in healthcare management from Monmouth University.
New Jersey Medical Group Management Association is based in Hamilton and is made up of more than 450 members representing more than 100 medical groups across New Jersey. NJMGMA is dedicated to providing educational, advocacy, mentoring and networking opportunities to its members, which include supervisors, managers, and administrators of small and large primary care and specialty groups, and full-time students focusing on healthcare administration. Affiliate membership consists of vendor companies who partner with medical practices to provide comprehensive services and products to the active members of NJMGMA.