UPA's Governing Association
Physician Established. Physician Led. Physician Owned.
UPA is supported by governing physicians and a highly-trained staff. We have
over 1,000 clinicians and 900 team members. Our office is based in Knoxville,
and we serve physician practices throughout Eastern Tennessee.
Our governance system at University Physicians’ Association, Inc.
(UPA) is as follows:
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Board of Directors - The Board consists of 18 elected physicians serving 3-year terms and
are responsible for overseeing and managing the entire organization. They
ensure that our overall mission, goals, and objectives of the corporation
and interest of shareholders are met.
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Contract & Finance Committee - The Contract & Finance Committee is a board-appointed committee that
identifies and oversees the managed care contract negotiations and opportunities.
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Membership Committee - The Membership Committee is appointed by Board members, and are responsible
for preparing recommendations for membership criteria and identifying
membership needs.
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Planning & Marketing Committee - An appointed committee tasked with promoting the image and capabilities
of the corporation and its shareholders.
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Clinical Integration Committee - The appointed members of the Clinical Integration Committee monitor implementation
of the Clinical Integration Program, including practice guidelines and
benchmarks.
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Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee consists of 3 primary care shareholders, 2 specialty
care shareholders, 1 hospital-based shareholder who are responsible for
nominating from shareholders individuals to be considered for the board
of directors.
Call University Physicians’ Association, Inc.
at (865) 670-6700
to learn more about our healthcare solutions.