Organizations must respond to it. Rather than discovering after the fact how health care has changed, many physicians are making it their business to direct that change. Once charged solely with the care of patients, these physicians are now actively engaged in determining the health of the organization as well. It is specifically designed for physicians entering health care management. Comprised of administrative and managerial skills vital to today's health care industry, the 12-day program accommodates physicians' busy schedules while providing them with the tools and information needed to make sound business decisions.
Faculty is drawn from experts in the fields of management, marketing, and public policy.
Who Should Attend Physicians currently in both formal and informal leadership roles as well as physicians likely to move into such roles in the future. Each module also includes integrative sessions focusing on themes of ethics and law, quality improvement, cultural sensitivity and the policy environment. Together these components will enhance participants' capabilities as leaders and organizational managers. Each of the modules is led by senior faculty experts in their respective fields. In addition a team of two senior faculty members participates in all modules to develop integrative themes and provide continuity.