Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management, Second Edition
Description
Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management provides an overview of various aspects of medical practice operations, from contract law to information technology. This introductory text explores not only what needs to be done but also when and why.
Medical practices, like other healthcare organizations, continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The book discusses the fallout, including the increase in staff burnout and the need to be prepared for the next crisis. The importance of complementary and alternative medicine is emphasized in the book, with new research on the relevance to medical practice.
This edition also features new and updated coverage on:
Cultural competency, workforce diversity and inclusion, and gender equityThe changing practice landscape, including the decline in independent practiceCybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and medical practice system integration
Students in organizational programs, undergraduate and master''s degree programs in health administration, and practice management certification programs will benefit from this book. Its insights will also help current practice managers update and refine their skills.
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Content
- Intro
- Front Matter
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 - The Origins and History of Medicine and Medical Practice
- Chapter 2 - Practice Models and Legal Organization
- Chapter 3 - Information Technology and Management
- Chapter 4 - Regulatory Issues, the Law, and Practice Management
- Chapter 5 - Strategic Planning, Project Management, and Marketing in Practice Management
- Chapter 6 - Third-Party Payers, the Revenue Cycle, and the Medical Practice
- Chapter 7 - Financial Management and Managerial Accounting in the Physician Practice
- Chapter 8 - Human Resources Management
- Chapter 9 - Leading, Managing, and Governing Within Organizational Dynamics
- Chapter 10 - Quality Management in the Physician Practice
- Chapter 11 - Emergency Management and the Medical Practice
- Chapter 12 - The Future and Medical Practice Innovation
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
- About the Author
