Medical Management Associates

What Medical Management Associates does

Medical Management Associates, Inc. (MMA) is a privately held healthcare management consulting firm founded in 1982 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm provides specialized consulting services to physicians in private practice and to related healthcare organizations, including hospitals, healthcare systems, physician networks, and medical associations. MMA operates as an ongoing business advisor as well as on a project-specific basis, serving clients across the full lifecycle of a medical practice.

MMA's service portfolio spans 24 distinct consulting lines, organized into core functional areas: strategic planning, valuation (fair market value, physician work, assembled work force, goodwill, real estate), practice management and start-up, physician compensation, buy-ins and buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, ASC and regulatory compliance, recruitment, employment and partnership review, HIPAA privacy and security, coding and compliance, managed care contracting, EMR and technology advisory, architecture and facility planning, real estate, association management, website design and marketing, branding, satisfaction surveys, and location and demographic analysis. The firm operates a wholly owned subsidiary, MMA Real Estate Advisors, LLC, which provides commercial real estate services to healthcare providers.

MMA's business model is professional services on a quote-based engagement structure, with no public pricing or subscription tiers. The firm is founder-owned and managed, led by President & CEO Charles Y. Thomason, III (founder) and Executive Vice President Peter F. Lyle, and operates without external private equity or venture capital. Revenue is generated through hourly and project-based consulting fees. Technology is limited to third-party tools (QuickBooks, MDTools, Zoom for Healthcare, Doxy.me, Google reCAPTCHA) used to support client engagements; MMA does not disclose any proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or patents. Customer acquisition is primarily direct sales-led, supplemented by referrals, the company website, and an 'Ask a Consultant' educational forum.

Name

Medical Management Associates

Legal name

Medical Management Associates, Inc.

Website

https://medicalmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medical Management Associates is a privately held Atlanta-based healthcare consulting firm, founded in 1982, providing 24 specialized consulting services to physician practices and healthcare organizations across the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAOAG

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAJANAA

Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Investment, Strategy)

SECONDARYBPAHAJAF

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consulting

Keywords

• Healthcare management consulting
• Physician practice consulting
• Medical practice valuation
• Practice management services
• Healthcare advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Consulting Services: MMA generates revenue through professional consulting services provided to physicians and healthcare organizations. Services include strategic planning, valuation services, practice management, recruitment, real estate advisory, facility planning, HIPAA compliance, coding and compliance, managed care, and various other healthcare management consulting services. The firm works on both project-specific consulting basis and as ongoing business advisors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medical Management Associates, Inc. (MMA) is a healthcare consulting firm that provides specialized, comprehensive management resources for physicians and related healthcare organizations. Its services span strategic planning, practice management, valuation, physician compensation, buy-ins/buyouts, mergers & acquisitions, facility planning, ASC regulatory services, recruitment, HIPAA compliance, coding and compliance, managed care contracting, EMR and technology, real estate advisory, and website design/marketing. The firm works on both a project-specific consulting basis and as an ongoing business advisor.

Product overview

Medical Management Associates (MMA) is a healthcare consulting firm offering specialized, comprehensive management resources for physicians and healthcare organizations since 1982. The company's service portfolio consists of 24 distinct consulting service lines organized into a unified consulting platform. Core service areas include Strategic Planning, Valuation Services (including Fair Market Value, Physician Work Valuation, Medical Records, Furniture and Equipment, Assembled Work Force, Accounts Receivable, and Goodwill), Practice Management (with Revenue Cycle Analysis and OSHA Compliance sub-services), Practice Start-up, Physician Compensation, Buy-Ins & Buyouts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Architecture & Design (Facility Planning), ASC & Regulatory Services, Recruitment Services, Employment/Partnership Review, Practice Appraisal, Concierge Medicine, HIPAA Privacy & Security, Coding & Compliance, Managed Care, EMR & Technology Services, Real Estate Services, Association Management, Website Design & Marketing, Branding & Image, Satisfaction Surveys, and Location & Demographic Analysis. MMA also provides specialized COVID-19 Telemedicine/Telehealth guidance services. The company operates primarily in the Atlanta, Georgia area with a team of experienced healthcare consultants serving physician practices, hospitals, and healthcare systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Planning
• ASC & Regulatory Services
• EMR & Technology Services Electronic Medical Records implementation, optimization, and technology consulting for medical practices.
• Valuation Services Comprehensive valuation services including fair market value, physician work valuation, medical records, furniture and equipment, assembled work force, accounts receivable, goodwill, and real estate valuations.
• Recruitment Services Physician and staff recruitment services including job listings, credentialing, and placement for medical practices.
• Real Estate Services Real estate advisory services including tenant/landlord representation, lease negotiation, site selection, and facility development through MMA Real Estate Advisors, LLC.
• Practice Management Comprehensive practice management consulting including revenue cycle analysis, OSHA compliance, and operational optimization.
• Employment/Partnership Review Review and negotiation of physician employment agreements, partnership arrangements, and contractual issues.
• Association Management Management and administrative services for medical associations and physician networks.
• Practice Start-up Comprehensive support for establishing new medical practices including planning, setup, and operational launch.
• Practice Appraisal Evaluation and appraisal of medical practices for sale, acquisition, or partnership purposes.
• Physician Compensation Design and analysis of physician compensation plans, including fair market value assessments and incentive structures.
• Concierge Medicine Consulting services for practices transitioning to or operating concierge medicine models.
• Website Design & Marketing Website design, development, and digital marketing services tailored for medical practices.
• Buy-Ins & Buyouts Transaction advisory services for physician buy-ins and buyouts, including valuation and negotiation support.
• HIPAA Privacy & Security HIPAA compliance consulting including privacy policies, security standards, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Mergers & Acquisitions M&A advisory services for medical practice consolidations, including due diligence, valuation, and transaction management.
• Coding & Compliance Medical coding, auditing, and regulatory compliance services including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding and training.
• Managed Care Managed care contracting, payer negotiations, and provider relations services.
• Architecture & Design Medical office facility planning, interior design, space planning, and construction administration services.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MMA Real Estate Advisors, LLCcoreOthersMMA Real Estate Advisors, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medical Management Associates, Inc. dedicated to serving the commercial real estate needs of physicians and other healthcare providers. Services include tenant/landlord representation, lease negotiation, site selection, building acquisition/disposition, fee-based development, and fair market valuations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• ECG Management Consultants: ECG is a national healthcare management consulting firm focused on physician strategy, practice operations, compensation planning, and M&A advisory — directly comparable to MMA's core service lines around practice management, valuation, and physician compensation.
• HSG Advisors: HSG is a healthcare-focused consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, physician network development, and payer-provider strategy — closely aligned with MMA's strategic planning and hospital-physician alignment work.
• The Chartis Group: Chartis is a healthcare advisory firm offering strategy, operations, M&A, and clinical practice transformation consulting — comparable in scope to MMA's full-lifecycle physician practice advisory services, though at larger scale.
• Stroudwater Associates: Stroudwater is a healthcare consulting firm focused on rural hospitals, physician practices, and transaction advisory — overlapping with MMA's M&A, valuation, and practice management services for community-based providers.
• Ponder & Co. Ponder & Co. provides healthcare M&A and strategic advisory services, including physician practice transactions and valuations — directly comparable to MMA's mergers and acquisitions, buy-ins/buyouts, and valuation service lines.
• Juniper Advisory: Juniper Advisory is a healthcare investment bank focused on physician practice and hospital transactions — competing with MMA on the M&A advisory side of its service portfolio.
• Coker Group: Coker Group is a healthcare advisory firm focused on physician practice transactions, compensation, and strategic advisory — one of the closest direct competitors to MMA across valuation, M&A, and practice consulting.

Broad incumbents

• Huron Consulting Group: Huron is a publicly traded consulting firm with a sizable healthcare practice covering strategy, operations, and performance improvement — overlaps with MMA's practice management and EMR/technology service lines at much larger scale.
• Forvis (formerly BKD CPAs & Advisors): Forvis is a major professional services firm with a dedicated healthcare practice providing valuation, M&A, and reimbursement consulting — comparable to MMA's valuation and managed care contracting services, but as part of a broader portfolio.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): CLA is a top-10 accounting and advisory firm with a healthcare group providing practice management, valuation, and reimbursement advisory — overlaps with multiple MMA service lines including coding, compliance, and practice operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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