PMN (Physicians Management Network, Inc.) began in 1997 with the idea of offering physicians a partner with the tools to navigate the Managed Care Arena. PMN currently offers physician practices both FFS (Fee For Service) and Capitation contracts with major Medicare Advantage Health Plans. PMN leverages the risk by providing Notification and Medical Management. Given this working relationship, many physicians inquire about products and services at reasonable rates that will help them maintain a profitable practice. This led to the formation of an association of physicians in order to procure products and services at a discounted rate based on the aggregate of physicians in the association.