Know any outstanding Physician Entrepreneurs?

Modern Physician magazine is once again on the look out for great physician entrepreneurs in order to award the "Physician Entrepreneur of the Year" to the selected winner.

Here are details from the modernhealthcare.com news blog:

"The award recognizes physicians who have made their mark on the business side of healthcare by introducing successful new products or services to the industry, or by successfully leading or managing businesses serving the industry.

An increasing number of doctors own their own hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers or diagnostic facilities. Many are launching their own managed-care plans. And still others are designing their own medical products or services and taking them to market. The Physician Entrepreneur of the Year award captures that growing business spirit in the medical community.

To be eligible for the award, a candidate must meet three criteria. The nominee must:

1. Hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree
2. Own in whole or in part a current business serving the healthcare industry; or lead or manage a current business serving the healthcare industry
3. Be able to demonstrate the financial or market success of that business"

You have until July 17th to get your name in (or encourage your buddy to do so) and the winner will be lauded and profiled in September 2009, as well as honored at the annual meeting of the Physician Hospitals of America Sept. 24-26 in New Orleans.

Any takers?