Fundamentals of Physician Practice Management

by Wenzel, Frederick J.; Wenzel, Jane M.

• ISBN13: 9781567932461
• ISBN10: 1567932460
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-12-01
• Publisher: Health Administration Pr

Summary

Leading a group practice is very different from managing in other settings. This book will provide you with the fundamental knowledge you need to thrive in this unique environment.

"This is a superb introduction to the quickly changing and challenging world of physician practice management. Readers will have a solid foundation in all the activities that encompass the managerial world of this sector of healthcare delivery. They will be well-prepared for the journey toward excellence and leadership in providing the population with accessible and affordable care with a cost-quality ratio that enhances value to all stakeholders---patients, physicians, insurers, vendors, hospitals, and the administrators themselves."---Stephen S. Mick, Ph.d., CHE Arthur Graham Glasgow Professor and Chair Department of Health Administration Virginia Commonwealth University (from the Foreword)

Table of Contents

Foreword
Historical developments in medical group practice	p. 1
Leadership and management of physician groups	p. 17
Governance issues and organizational models	p. 43
Strategic planning and marketing	p. 59
Financial management	p. 71
Staffing and staff management	p. 123
Information systems	p. 149
Business and clinical operations	p. 169
Quality assessment, risk evaluation, and managed care	p. 181
Physician-hospital relationships	p. 193
The future of group practice	p. 217
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