Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management

Overview

Master the fundamentals of medical practice management for a successful healthcare career. From governance to technology, this guide equips you with the robust skills to navigate today's complex medical practice.

Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management uniquely blends quality focus with a people-first approach, arguing that collaboration is key to success. Learn to shape your mindset for a new era of patient-centered practice management.

• Navigate regulatory issues and master strategic planning
• Optimize the revenue cycle and human resources
• Elevate quality and emergency management

For organizational programs, health administration students, and current practice managers seeking to retool. By Stephen L. Wagner, a seasoned healthcare expert.

Author Biography

Stephen L. Wagner, PhD, FACHE, FACMPE, FACEM, FACHT, has been active in the field of healthcare as an executive, a teacher, and a researcher for more than four decades. He recently retired from a long career as a medical practice administrator, including many years as the senior administrator of the Sanger Clinic, where he was instrumental in the creation of the Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Wagner is now an executive in residence and assistant professor in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at Seton Hall University. In addition, his work as an expert on the US healthcare system and its transformation focuses on managing the difficult process of changing the healthcare organization to meet the challenges of the future. He earned his master’s degree in healthcare fiscal management from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his doctorate in healthcare public policy analysis from the University of Louisville College of Business.