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| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management Stephen Wagner, 2018-09 Consolidations and mergers have dramatically changed the face of the physician practice. From governance issues to information technology, today's practice managers face a host of new complexities and competing priorities that demand more robust skills and knowledge. Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management is one of the few, if not only, texts that addresses the educational needs of the modern practice manager. Author Stephen L. Wagner, who studied under quality guru W. Edwards Deming, combines a focus on quality and excellence with an important thesis: working together and putting people first is the best way to be successful in healthcare. This book appeals to a wide range of learners, including in organizational programs, MHA and undergraduate health administration programs, and practice management certificate programs. It is also an effective supplement for healthcare management classes. Not only will the book's insights prepare those new to the field, but it will help current practice managers to retool and refocus. Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management covers these areas and more: Information Technology and Management Regulatory Issues, the Law, and Practice Management Third-Party Payers, the Revenue Cycle, and the Medical Practice Leading, Managing, Governance, and Organizational Dynamics Quality Management in the Physician Practice. Although this text delves into many practical topics, its main focus is people. The author argues that win-lose games and quick-fix solutions have begun to deliver diminished returns in healthcare not only economically, but emotionally and societally. He aims to shape the reader's mindset for a new era of people-focused practice management. |
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| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Physician Practice Management Frederick J. Wenzel, Jane M. Wenzel, 2005 This text is designed to meet the needs of programs that offer a group practice or ambulatory care course as well as those that incorporate physician practice management issues into the regular curriculum. Unlike other books on physician practice management, this straightforward text provides enough detail for students to understand the fundamental concepts without getting mired in the complexity of daily operational issues. This book: * Explains how physician practice management differs from management in other settings * Discusses strategic planning, financial management, information systems, and hospital relationships as applied in group practice settings * Provides sufficient background without overwhelming students with detail * Uses a straightforward approach that is appropriate for both graduate and undergraduate courses * Includes a mini case, learning objectives, and discussion questions in each chapter |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management, Second Edition Stephen L Wagner, 2024-01-15 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 equity - The changing practice landscape, including the decline in independent practice - Cybersecurity, 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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| fundamentals of medical practice management: Start Your Own Medical Practice Marlene M. Coleman, Judge William Huss, 2006-12-01 After years of school and maybe even after some years of practice, you are ready to do it on your own. Running a profitable business takes more than just being a great doctor. Start Your Own Medical Practice provides you with the knowledge to be both a great doctor and a successful business owner. Whether you are looking to open a single practice office or wanting to go into partnership with other colleagues, picking the right location, hiring the right support staff and taking care of all the finances are not easy tasks. With help from Start Your Own Medical Practice, you can be sure you are making the best decisions for success. Don't let a wrong choice slow down your progress. Find advice to: --Create a Business Plan --Manage the Office --Raise Capital --Bill Your Patients --Market Your Practice --Build a Patient Base --Prevent Malpractice Suits --Keep an Eye on the Goal With checklists, sample letters and doctor's office forms, Start Your Own Medical Practice teaches you all the things they didn't in medical school and gives you the confidence to go out and do it on your own. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Orthopedic Practice Management Eric C. Makhni, Melvin C. Makhni, Eric F. Swart, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, 2018-12-12 This unique resource provides a solid introduction to practice management for orthopedic practitioners—whether employed in a hospital setting, in private practice, or on faculty at a university setting—and it will be especially valuable to all surgeons still in their residency, providing valuable insight into how to best prepare to effectively care for patients. Orthopedists both domestic and international will benefit immensely from its contents, skills that are often overlooked in medical training. Part one presents the essentials of starting and building a practice, including strategic, personal and legal considerations, partnerships and ancillaries, keys for growth and success, incorporating mid-level providers, and the use of social media. Leadership and management are covered in part two, discussing the management of a private practice and a privademic medical center, recruitment and expansion, outcome collections, the pursuit of a dual degree, and all-important healthcare policy. Additional relevant topics are presented in part three, including surgical training and education, independent medical exams and legal depositions, board certification and maintenance, principles of clinical research, and surgical innovation. In today’s ever-changing healthcare climate, practitioners must know how to deliver the medicine they spent so many years learning and perfecting. Orthopedic Practice Management is the first text dedicated to teaching surgeons the essential non-clinical fundamentals for succeeding in healthcare. No matter what stage of practice you are in—from student to master surgeon—you will find that this book contains invaluable information for achieving success in orthopedics. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Starting, Buying, and Owning the Medical Practice J. Max Reiboldt, American Medical Association, 2011-12 Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... bonus materials.--CD-ROM label. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management Steven Berger, 2008-04-16 In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, consultant and educator Steven Berger offers a practical step-by-step approach to understanding the fundamental theories and relationships guiding financial decisions in health care organization. Set in a fictional mid-sized hospital, the book is written in diary form, taking the reader into the inner workings of the finance executive's office. This introduction to the most-used tools and techniques of health care financial management includes health care accounting and financial statements; managing cash, billings and collections; making major capital investments; determining cost and using cost information in decision-making; budgeting and performance measurement; and pricing. As in the previous editions, this book introduces key practical concepts in fundamental areas of financial management. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: The Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice Neil Baum, Marc J. Kahn, 2019-11-20 This book is intended to be a roadmap towards a successful practice for medical students, residents, fellows, and doctors. This roadmap focuses on how to build and manage a medical practice, and can be applied regardless if the reader is employed, joins a small group, or if they are a doctor who decides to start their own practice. Part I covers the basic business concepts that every physician needs to know. Chapters emphasize the benefits that accrue to a physician who understands the basics of business. Part II provides a guide for doctors who are beginning a medical practice. The chapters define the various options for doctors’ employment such as solo practice, group practice, and academic medicine. The section also includes the process of negotiating contracts, identifying the advisers who help physicians become successful, and secure within their field and practice. The final part emphasizes strategies on how to build and grow a successful practice by covering topics such as hiring staff, employee motivation, creating a brand, gaining recognition, online reputation and presence, crisis management, integrating new technology, and work/life balance. The Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice serves as a valuable resource that helps doctors make a difference in the lives of their patients, as well as help them make good financial decisions. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine Sylvia McKean, John Ross, Daniel D. Dressler, Daniel Brotman, Jeffrey Ginsberg, 2011-12-30 The definitive guide to the knowledge and skills necessary to practice Hospital Medicine Presented in full color and enhanced by more than 700 illustrations, this authoritative text provides a background in all the important clinical, organizational, and administrative areas now required for the practice of hospital medicine. The goal of the book is provide trainees, junior and senior clinicians, and other professionals with a comprehensive resource that they can use to improve care processes and performance in the hospitals that serve their communities. Each chapter opens with boxed Key Clinical Questions that are addressed in the text and hundreds of tables encapsulate important information. Case studies demonstrate how to apply the concepts covered in the text directly to the hospitalized patient. Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is divided into six parts: Systems of Care: Introduces key issues in Hospital Medicine, patient safety, quality improvement, leadership and practice management, professionalism and medical ethics, medical legal issues and risk management, teaching and development. Medical Consultation and Co-Management: Reviews core tenets of medical consultation, preoperative assessment and management of post-operative medical problems. Clinical Problem-Solving in Hospital Medicine: Introduces principles of evidence-based medicine, quality of evidence, interpretation of diagnostic tests, systemic reviews and meta-analysis, and knowledge translations to clinical practice. Approach to the Patient at the Bedside: Details the diagnosis, testing, and initial management of common complaints that may either precipitate admission or arise during hospitalization. Hospitalist Skills: Covers the interpretation of common “low tech” tests that are routinely accessible on admission, how to optimize the use of radiology services, and the standardization of the execution of procedures routinely performed by some hospitalists. Clinical Conditions: Reflects the expanding scope of Hospital Medicine by including sections of Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Neurology, Palliative Care, Pregnancy, Psychiatry and Addiction, and Wartime Medicine. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Essentials of Managed Health Care Peter Reid Kongstvedt, 2003 |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Gapenski's Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance Kristin Reiter, Paula H. Song, 2018 Revision of: Fundamentals of healthcare finance / Louis C. Gapenski. c2013. 2nd ed. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Health Care Emergency Management: Principles and Practice Michael J. Reilly, David S. Markenson, 2010-06-04 Recent research underscores a serious lack of preparedness among hospitals nationwide and a dearth of credible educational programs and resources on hospital emergency preparedness. As the only resource of its kind, Health Care Emergency Management: Principles and Practice specifically addresses hospital and health system preparedness in the face of a large scale disaster or other emergency. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Medical Office Management Christine Malone, 2018-02-06 For courses in medical clerical and administrative medical assisting. The authoritative guide to the skills and issues of medical office management Medical Office Management explores the skills needed to manage a medical office and the issues students can expect to encounter in the field. With over 25 years in medical office management, Malone provides expert insight into office policies and procedures, health insurance, risk management, personnel management, and legal and ethical issues. This easy-to-read text is useful as a quick reference guide for both students and medical office managers. The 2nd edition expands its coverage of Affordable Care Act policies to include value-based payment, accountable care organizations, and new technologies improving health care. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine Jeffrey Davis, Jan Stepanak, Jennifer Fogarty, Rebecca Blue, 2021-04-14 Encompassing all occupants of aircraft and spacecraft—passengers and crew, military and civilian—Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine, 5th Edition, addresses all medical and public health issues involved in this unique medical specialty. Comprehensive coverage includes everything from human physiology under flight conditions to the impact of the aviation industry on public health, from an increasingly mobile global populace to numerous clinical specialty considerations, including a variety of common diseases and risks emanating from the aerospace environment. This text is an invaluable reference for all students and practitioners who engage in aeromedical clinical practice, engineering, education, research, mission planning, population health, and operational support. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Stanisław Stawicki, Michael S. Firstenberg, Thomas J. Papadimos, 2019 Welcome to Fundamentals of Leadership for Healthcare Professionals, Volume 2. The editors are proud to present our readers with a significantly expanded book, featuring 14 chapters by a distinguished group of 40 academic authors with decades of collective leadership experience. Based on the success of Volume 1, the current book in our series seeks to expand into important new areas. This includes diverse topics such as resilient leadership; electronic medical record implementations; interviewing for leadership positions; effective management in the low-resource setting; academic affiliations; crisis leadership; care quality and patient safety; the importance of diversity in health-care; complexity theory and ethics; change management; exploration of the executive function-dysfunction spectrum; and many other related concepts. The current tome begins with an introductory chapter that provides an in-depth overview of various theoretical aspects of leadership, including the most commonly encountered leadership styles. Throughout the book the authors focus on practical relevance of the topics being discussed, presenting 'lessons learned' and stressing the importance of flexible, authentic, servant leadership. The editors hope that Volume 2 of the Fundamentals of Leadership for Healthcare Professionals will be equally, or perhaps even more successful than Volume 1, and that it will provide an excellent springboard for Volume 3 in this important and unique book series! |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Machine Learning in Healthcare Bikesh Kumar Singh, G.R. Sinha, 2022-02-17 Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques play an important role in our daily lives by enhancing predictions and decision-making for the public in several fields such as financial services, real estate business, consumer goods, social media, etc. Despite several studies that have proved the efficacy of AI/ML tools in providing improved healthcare solutions, it has not gained the trust of health-care practitioners and medical scientists. This is due to poor reporting of the technology, variability in medical data, small datasets, and lack of standard guidelines for application of AI. Therefore, the development of new AI/ML tools for various domains of medicine is an ongoing field of research. Machine Learning in Healthcare: Fundamentals and Recent Applications discusses how to build various ML algorithms and how they can be applied to improve healthcare systems. Healthcare applications of AI are innumerable: medical data analysis, early detection and diagnosis of disease, providing objective-based evidence to reduce human errors, curtailing inter- and intra-observer errors, risk identification and interventions for healthcare management, real-time health monitoring, assisting clinicians and patients for selecting appropriate medications, and evaluating drug responses. Extensive demonstrations and discussion on the various principles of machine learning and its application in healthcare is provided, along with solved examples and exercises. This text is ideal for readers interested in machine learning without any background knowledge and looking to implement machine-learning models for healthcare systems. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Accounting Fundamentals for Health Care Management Finkler, Thad Calabrese, David M. Ward, 2018-02-05 Accounting Fundamentals for Health Care Management is ideal for an introductory course in financial accounting in both undergraduate and graduate programs. With a focus on basic accounting in health care management, this essential book contains the vocabulary of and an introduction to the tools and concepts employed by finance officers. Students will learn how to assess financial information, ask the appropriate questions, and understand the jargon-laden answers. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine Shannon Miller, 2018-11-26 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Thoroughly updated with the latest international evidence-based research and best practices, the comprehensive sixth edition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) official flagship textbook reviews the science and art behind addiction medicine and provides health care providers with the necessary information to not only properly diagnose and treat their patients, but to also serve as change agents to positively impact clinical service design and delivery, as well as global health care policy. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Introduction to Health Care Management Buchbinder, Nancy H. Shanks, 2016-03-28 This concise, reader-friendly, introductory healthcare management text covers a wide variety of healthcare settings, from hospitals to nursing homes and clinics. Filled with examples to engage the reader’s imagination, the important issues in healthcare management, such as ethics, cost management, strategic planning and marketing, information technology, and human resources, are all thoroughly covered. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Military Medicine Francis G. O'Connor, Eric B. Schoomaker, Dale C. Smith, 2019 |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Principles and Practice of Sport Management Lisa Pike Masteralexis, Carol A. Barr, Mary A. Hums, 2009 Updated and expanded, Principles and Practice of Sport Management, Third Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the sport management industry. From the basic knowledge and skill sets of a sport manager to the current trends and issues of the sport management industry, this text provides the foundation for students as they study and prepare for a variety of sport management careers. Many well-known sport industry professionals contribute chapters that show students how to apply their new knowledge and skills. These experts provide firsthand advice on sport industry segments ranging from high school to the international arena. Students gain a solid understanding of sport management structures and learn to apply principles such as sport ethics to the many segments and support systems of the industry.--Book Jacket. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Evidence Based Medicine Kameshwar Prasad, 2013-08-16 This is a basic book on evidence-based medicine (EBM). It starts with an introduction to the topic. It outlines the relationship between EBM and research and quality of care. Then It goes on to cover the most commonly used modules of EBM, i.e. therapy, diagnosis, prognosis and meta-analysis. Each module starts with an introduction to fundamental concepts, and description of the related research process, and then follows the critical appraisal of related type of research artcle. At the end, it covers the different systems of grading of level of evidence and strength of recommendations. The book also has three examples of critical appraisal on diagnosis, therapy, and meta-analysis. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance Louis C. Gapenski, 2012 Instructor Resources: Test Bank, PowerPoint slides, a sample course syllabus, solutions to the end-of chapter questions and problems, and solutions to the online cases. To see a sample, click on the Instructor Resource sample tab above. Bonus Chapters 14-17 Student Companion Website - Cases Student Companion Website - Appendix A Student Companion Website - Appendix B Corrections Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance, in its second edition, continues to be ideal for individuals needing basic healthcare finance skills. This easy-to-read, content-filled book presents a broad overview of healthcare finance, but focuses on tasks that are essential to the operational management of clinical services, including estimating costs and profits, planning and budgeting, analyzing new equipment purchases, using metrics to monitor operations, and working with financial statements. To assist the learning process, this book includes critical concepts, practical scenarios, self-test questions, industry-practice sidebars, and a running glossary. The second edition has been thoroughly updated, including its many real-world examples. In addition, a section on healthcare reform has been added that includes discussions of value-based purchasing, bundling, accountable care organizations, and medical homes. Additional features in the second edition include updated accounting coverage that conforms to the latest AICPA formats and a new student engagement tool, For Your Consideration sidebars, which present scenarios designed to make students think about current, sometimes controversial, issues. Companion website includes: Bonus chapters that cover financial markets and securities; lease financing and business valuation; distributions to owners; and capitation, rate setting, and risk sharing Appendixes of financial and operational ratios and their definitions Introductory, real-world cases with questions intended for either self-directed learning or in-class use Companion casebook Cases In Healthcare Finance, Fifth Edition is an ideal supplement to this text. Through real-world cases, it provides the opportunity to bridge the gap between learning concepts in a lecture setting and applying these concepts on the job. Be better prepared to deal with the multitude of issues that arise in the practice of healthcare finance. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice Sam Willis, Roger Dalrymple, 2015-01-27 An essential text for the aspiring student paramedic, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice makes paramedic science and pre-hospital care accessible, straightforward and exciting. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the must-have information that students need about both the theory and practice of what it means to be a paramedic. With extensive full-colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support paramedic students throughout their course. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Pharmacy Management Shane P. Desselle, David P. Zgarrick, 2005 Editors Desselle and Zgarrick have brought together 33 contributed chapters in their endeavor to prepare pharmacy students for the realities of managing a practice. After a section on why it's important to study management in pharmacy school, coverage includes the various ins-and-outs of managing oneself (understanding stress), operations, people, |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Management of Healthcare Organizations Peter Olden, 2019 Management of Healthcare Organizations: An Introduction provides an integrated, practical approach to management that is applicable to all kinds of healthcare organizations. The book prepares future managers and leaders to assess situations and develop solutions with confidence. -- Publisher's website. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Physician Practice Management Lawrence F. Wolper, 2012-05-24 Published in association with the MGMA and written for physician leaders and senior healthcare managers as well as those involved in smaller practices, Physician Practice Management: Essential Operational and Financial Knowledge, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the breadth of knowledge required to effectively manage a medical group practice today. Distinguished experts cover a range of topics while taking into special consideration the need for a broader and more detailed knowledge base amongst physicians, practice managers and healthcare managers. Topics covered in this must-have resource include: physician leadership, financial management, health care information technology, regulatory issues, compliance programs, legal implications of business arrangements, medical malpractice, facility design, and capital financing for physician group practices. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Essentials of Healthcare Management Leigh Cellucci, 2019 Revision of: Essential techniques for healthcare managers / Leigh W. Cellucci and Carla Wiggins. 2010. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Primary Care Barbara Starfield, 1992 This comprehensive work provides a lucid examination of the difficult problems that arise with the implementation of effective primary care. The book has four purposes: to help practitioners of primary care understand what they do and why; to provide a basis for the training of primary care practitioners; to stimulate research that will provide a more substantive basis for improvements in primary care; and to help policy makers understand the difficulties and challenges of primary care and its importance. In addition to discussing systems of primary care and alternative ways of evaluating them, the author addresses important issues such as practitioner-patient communication, information systems and medical records, referral processes, personnel, managed care, financing, quality assessment and community orientation. This unique volume provides a clear and valuable assessment of the basic concepts, issues and challenges in this increasingly important field. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Essentials of Physician Practice Management Blair A. Keagy, Marci S. Thomas, 2012-06-14 Essentials of Physician Practice Management offers a practical reference for administrators and medical directors and provides a comprehensive text for those preparing for a career in medical administration, practice management, and health plan administration. Essentials of Physician Practice Management is filled with valuable insights into every aspect of medical practice management including operations, financial management, strategic planning, regulation and risk management, human resources, and community relations. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Understanding Healthcare Delivery Science Michael Howell, Jennifer P. Stevens, 2019-09-27 An accessible new title focused on the science of healthcare delivery, from the acclaimed Understanding series A Doody’s Core Title for 2024! “... a landmark text that will shape the field and inform our dialog for years to come—-and it should be part of the required curriculum at medical and nursing schools around the world. Excellence in healthcare delivery science should become a core competency of the modern physician. Howell and Stevens have given medicine an important gift that may enable just that.” —Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, FACP; President and CEO, CareMore and Aspire Health; Co-Founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief, Healthcare: The Journal of Delivery Science and Innovation “You hold in your hands 35 years of investigation and learning, condensed into understandable principles and applications. It is a guidebook for effective care delivery leadership, practice, and success.” —Brent C. James, MD, MStat, Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine “...a must-read for anyone who, like me, is frustrated with the pace of our progress and is committed to creating a learning health system for all.” —Lisa Simpson, MB, BCh, MPH, FAAP, President and CEO, AcademyHealth “... will quickly become the go-to, must-read resource for practitioners looking to have an impact as innovators in healthcare delivery.” —David H. Roberts, MD, Steven P. Simcox, Patrick A. Clifford, and James H. Higby Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School Today’s healthcare system is profoundly complicated, but we persist in trying to roll out breakthroughs as if the healthcare system were still just the straightforward “physician’s workshop” of the early 20th century. Only rarely do we employ research-quality analytics to assess how well our care delivery innovations really work in the practice. And shockingly, the US healthcare delivery system spends only 0.1% of revenue on R&D in how we actually deliver care. Small wonder that we find ourselves faced with the current medical paradox: Treatments that seemed miraculous at the beginning of our lifetimes are routine today, but low-quality care and medical errors harm millions of people worldwide even as spiraling healthcare costs bankrupt an unacceptable number of American families every year. Healthcare delivery science bridges this gap between scientific research and complex, real-world healthcare delivery and operations. With its engaging, clinically relevant style, Understanding Healthcare Delivery Science is the perfect introduction to this emerging field. This reader-friendly text pairs a thorough discussion of commonly available healthcare improvement tools and top-tier research methods with numerous case studies that put the content into a clinically relevant framework, making this text a valuable tool for administrators, researchers, and clinicians alike. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Medical Epidemiology: Population Health and Effective Health Care, Fifth Edition John Boring, Stephen Daniels, W. Flanders, Raymond Greenberg, John Eley, 2015-05-08 Understand the role of epidemiology in clinical medicine for the best patient outcomes possible For nearly a quarter of a century, Medical Epidemiology has been the go-to text for understanding the principles and concepts of epidemiology and the relationship between population-based science and efficient patient care. It delivers the most current information on patterns of disease occurrence and risk factors – all clearly linked to clinical practice through the use of Health Scenarios in every chapter. This edition of Medical Epidemiology has been completely rewritten to reflect the transformative changes in the manner in which epidemiologic methods are being utilized in today’s healthcare as well as the major shifts that have occurred at the policy level. New chapters have been added on many timely topics, including global health, social determinants of health, health inequalities, comparative effectiveness, quality of care, variations in care, and implementation science. Increased information about evaluating, summarizing, and using evidence for improved patient care and outcomes gives this edition an even greater clinical focus. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Human Resources in Healthcare Bruce Fried, 2018 Human resources are the bedrock of healthcare organizations. Yet healthcare faces severe staffing shortages, both as a result of the aging population and workforce and because of wide disparities in the geographic distribution of workers. To attract and retain this increasingly scarce resource and to inspire the best from their employees healthcare managers must know how to develop, nurture, and coach their staff for success. Fundamentals of Human Resources in Healthcare takes a back-to-basics approach to workforce management, presenting proven best practices and evidence-based strategies. It sets forth fundamental concepts that will help healthcare managers succeed at the most important and challenging part of their job: managing people. This new edition puts human resources in the context of today s healthcare environment, with all of its rapid, ongoing, and unprecedented changes. Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes: A new chapter on enhancing diversity and inclusion in healthcare organizations Expanded material on physician compensation, including changes in incentives; compensation practices in patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations; and challenges in measuring physician productivity Revised and updated content on the legal and regulatory environment of human resources management, including sexual harassment, electronic monitoring and workplace searches, and termination A new chapter on human resources management practices that support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Current developments in union organizing and union membership in healthcare organizations Written for current and aspiring managers throughout a healthcare organization not just those employed in the human resources department this book establishes a vision in which everyone is a human resources manager. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation Martin J. Tobin, 2010-06-06 Audience: Critical Care Physicians, Pulmonary Medicine Physicians; Respiratory Care Practitioners; Intensive Care Nurses Author is the most recognized name in Critical Care Medicine Technical and clinical developments in mechanical ventilation have soared, and this new edition reflects these advances Written for clinicians, unlike other books on the subject which have primarily an educational focus |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Fundamentals of Biochemistry Medical Course and Step 1 Review David DiTullio, Esteban Dell'Angelica, 2018-11-02 Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The biochemistry/USMLE® review you’ve been waiting for . . . clear, concise, high yield, and clinically relevant INCLUDES AN ONLINE VIDEO LECTURE FOR EVERY CHAPTER! The goal of Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Medical Course & Step 1 Review is to make biochemistry an approachable, clinically relevant subject for your first years of medical school, and, most importantly, when you prepare to take the USMLE® Step 1 examination. The authors believe that when biochemistry is put in a clinical context, learning and understanding it becomes much less complicated, as all the pieces of the “puzzle” fall into place. A SELF-CONTAINED, HIGH-YIELD GUIDE UNLIKE ANY OTHER You will find Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Medical Course & Step 1 Review to be a self-contained guide to high-yield biochemistry, with a strong focus on the topics you are most likely to see on the USMLE® Step 1 exam. You can select any chapter and find a self-contained summary of the relevant topic. The authors begin with the basics of the cell and DNA, and protein synthesis, then cover the central aspects of metabolism, and finish with nutrition and genetics. EASY-TO-ABSORB CHAPTERS ENHANCED BY COMPANION ONLINE VIDEOS The information is delivered in a simple outline format that pinpoints the high-yield information you need to know. Each chapter is also presented as a lecture, in video format, so you can review the topic in real time and add additional notes as you learn each topic or review them later. |
| fundamentals of medical practice management: Medical Practice Management in the 21st Century Marjorie Satinsky, Randall T Curnow, 2017-09-18 This title includes a Foreword by John W Bachman, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. Mastering the art of medical practice management requires knowledge that most physicians don't learn in medical school, residency, and fellowship training. Successful practice management in the 21st century requires physicians to understand how to organize and manage a practice, manage their finances, recruit, work with, and manage people within and outside of the practice, improve healthcare delivery and clinical outcomes, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Medical Practice Management in the 21st Century: The Handbook addresses multiple aspects of medical practice management. It offers both background information and practical tools. The workbook format, supported by web-based tools, allows busy physicians to gain a basic understanding of many topics, determine strategies for their practices, and seek additional information when they want it. This guide will be ideal for both physicians who need business guidance as they begin their careers and physicians who are already in practice and want to enhance their business skills. Many physicians can't afford or choose not to hire a professional practice administrator or manager; this book will help them assume managerial responsibilities with the same level of confidence that they bring to clinical care. Physicians in academic medical centers who manage departments, programs, or research studies will also benefit. This book is essential for any clinician planning to open a new practice or attempting to improve the quality and efficiency of an existing practice. Read and learn. - John Bachman MD, in the Foreword. Written for the busy practitioner - clear, concise, and practical without any wasted space. I wish I had had this resource when I was starting practice. It's the bible for practice management, just as the Washington Manual was in earlier years. - Robert S Galvin, MD, Director of Global Healthcare for General Electric. Important. Crosses many boundaries, covering a wide variety of topics. Guides physicians in developing the infrastructure that they need to succeed. - John Fallon, MD, Chief Physician Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. There is no better book or resource to use to develop the necessary proficiency to run a first-class, stellar practice than this. All who read this book will be able to ensure that every patient has a positive experience with your practice and will not only enjoy the experience but will tell other physicians, their family and their friends about you and your practice and thus make your practice thrive and prosper. - Dr Neil Baum, Clinical Associate Professor of Urology, Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, Louisiana. I love the chapter on financial management. It is very complete and gives a non-business major a good grasp of complicated information. - Allen R. Wenner, MD, family medicine practitioner, West Columbia Family Medicine, South Carolina. I like the format of the exhibits. In the chapter on financial management, the side-by-side problem/solution approach is easily understandable and lends itself to a solution oriented approach. I can spot my own practice's issues and immediately understand what to do without searching through a lot of text. - Tom Sena, MD, President of Raleigh Children and Adolescents Medicine, Raleigh, North Carolina. Full of good material which I am actively planning to use. Extremely helpful! - Dr Damian McHugh, President, Raleigh Emergency Medicine Associates, Raleigh, NC. |
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| fundamentals of medical practice management: Getting Started in the Computerized Medical Office Cindy Correa, 2005 CD Title: Medical office simulation software, Barcode 1004706. |
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noun a basic principle, rule, law, or the like, that serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part. to master the fundamentals of a trade.
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Fundamentals (See also ESSENCE.) down to bedrock Down to basics or fundamentals; down to the essentials. Bedrock is literally a hard, solid layer of rock underlying the upper strata of soil …
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May 17, 2025 · fundamental (plural fundamentals) (generic, singular) A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block …
FUNDAMENTALS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
fundamentals of It's important for children to be taught the fundamentals of science. Share prices have risen across Asia as fundamentals improve. Global uncertainty is unlikely to become …
Fundamental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Fundamental has its roots in the Latin word fundamentum, which means "foundation." So if something is fundamental, it is a key point or underlying issue — the foundation, if you will — …
FUNDAMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
fundamental principle The school is based on the fundamental principle that all children should reach their full potential. of fundamental importance Diversity is of fundamental importance to …
Fundamentals - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Definitions of fundamentals noun principles from which other truths can be derived “first you must learn the fundamentals ” synonyms: basic principle, basics, bedrock, fundamental principle …
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The meaning of FUNDAMENTAL is serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic. How to use fundamental in a sentence. Synonym …
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The fundamentals include modularity, anticipation of change, generality and an incremental approach.
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The fundamentals of something are its simplest, most important elements, ideas, or principles, in contrast to more complicated or detailed ones.
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noun a basic principle, rule, law, or the like, that serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part. to master the fundamentals of a trade.
Fundamentals - definition of fundamentals by The Free Dictionary
Fundamentals (See also ESSENCE.) down to bedrock Down to basics or fundamentals; down to the essentials. Bedrock is literally a hard, solid layer of rock underlying the upper strata of soil …
fundamental - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
May 17, 2025 · fundamental (plural fundamentals) (generic, singular) A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block …
FUNDAMENTALS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
fundamentals of It's important for children to be taught the fundamentals of science. Share prices have risen across Asia as fundamentals improve. Global uncertainty is unlikely to become …
Fundamental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Fundamental has its roots in the Latin word fundamentum, which means "foundation." So if something is fundamental, it is a key point or underlying issue — the foundation, if you will — …
FUNDAMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
fundamental principle The school is based on the fundamental principle that all children should reach their full potential. of fundamental importance Diversity is of fundamental importance to …
Fundamentals - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Definitions of fundamentals noun principles from which other truths can be derived “first you must learn the fundamentals ” synonyms: basic principle, basics, bedrock, fundamental principle …
