DR. ATALLAH NAMED AS PPOM’S MEDICAL DIRECTOR -
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Published on: 8/2/2001
Last Visited: 7/9/2003
Southfield, Mich. - Steve Atallah, M.D. has been appointed medical director of PPOM, the Midwest's largest independent preferred provider organization.Dr. Atallah, a board certified internal medicine practitioner, will oversee medical staff relations and clinical issues including physician credentialing and utilization review for PPOM's provider network.Prior to joining PPOM, Atallah served as medical director and president of MAP and chairman of the board of MAPCO, a joint venture between MAP, a multi-specialty Oakwood physician group, and Oakwood Healthcare System.
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Atallah brings a range of experience to PPOM.He understands the challenges facing the physicians in our provider network and is committed to our continuing mission to both build and maintain strong relationships within the provider community.The fact that Dr. Atallah brings both medical and business management skills to PPOM is a great asset to our organization."
Dr. Atallah is a member of the Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American College of Physician Executives and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.Dr. Atallah is a graduate of the University of Baghdad Medical College and holds a Masters of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz School of Business.
Dr. Atallah joined PPOM in mid-October.In addition to his duties at PPOM, Dr. Atallah is continuing his medical practice in Dearborn Heights.
Dr. Atallah is a resident of Farmington Hills.