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The American College of Physician Executives can give you the tools you need to meet the challenges of medical practice today and position yourself for the future.
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A physician executive and two trial lawyers have collaborated on this thorough, easy-to-read trip through the entire medical malpractice minefield, from notification of a lawsuit through its final settlement.
The goal of the authors is to ensure that the physician defendant is aware of all the potential traps in the litigation process. The book arms the physician defendant for all stages of the process and provides an understanding of exactly what each of those stages is meant to accomplish. |
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Packed with 15 chapters of sound advice on everything from marketing strategies, health care quality and medical errors to health law, finance and conflict management, Essentials of Medical Management, Second Edition should have a prime spot on every physician executive’s bookshelf.
Updated chapters on “To Err is Human—Institute of Medicine Report Revisited” and “Health Law Overview” will keep you current. Written by nationally known physician executives, health care futurists and management experts from across the country, this book is a valuable reference for both new and experienced physician executives. |
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At the Top of Their Game features 30 captivating profiles of successful health care leaders who've made a huge impact on the practice of medicine. Includes insights into how they advanced their careers and what they experienced when they made it to the top. Among the leaders included in this book are:
Marcia Angell, MD, former New England Journal of Medicine editor-in-chief; Robin Cook, MD, author; Robert S. Galvin, MD, MBA, director of global health care, General Electric; John W. Rowe, MD, former chairman and CEO, Aetna, Inc.; Donna Shalala, PhD, former secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
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The perfect primer for physicians struggling with today's ethical dilemmas. Learn the differences between yesterday's ethics and those you and your fellow physicians must adhere to today. It includes case studies and examples of how an ethics committee should function. Also includes CD featuring more than a dozen Ethical Aspects columns written by Dr. Thompson for The Physician Executive. Every member of your ethics committee should read this book! |
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Looking for the best foundation book on medical management? Look no further. The American College of Physician Executives teamed up with faculty from Thomas Jefferson University to produce our newest book: Practicing Medicine in the 21st Century. The 21-chapter, 400-page book covers medical management from head to toe including: clinical management, information management, the practice environment, practice administration, financial management and future trends. |
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The race to master the many changes in health care will be won by those who are swift and flexible. This updated book will help you stay in the race. It includes sample resumes, often-asked interview questions, and examples of experience and communication skills needed for success.
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The mistaken notion that the medical relationship between a caregiver and patient is a financial transaction has led to the “slaves to medicine” state. This book identifies how everyone touched by health care, or the lack of it, must participate responsibly in a solution.
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