Implementing a Physican Organization

From The Critics

Reviewer: Janice M. Lato, MA(Medical College of Wisconsin)
Description: The new publication of the American Medical Association describes the major tasks and business issues involved in implementing a physician organization.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide an overview of the major planning steps that physicians should consider in the early phases of developing a physician organization. This is useful to familiarize physicians with performing the many tasks related to implementation. The author's objectives are met.
Audience: The book is designed for physicians, especially those in leadership positions (management and governing board). The author is a credible source as a consultant specializing in medical practices.
Features: The book contains an average number of illustrations to be helpful to the reader and add variety to the text. One weakness of the book is the lack of specific references if the reader would like to pursue a subject in greater detail. The overall appearance of the book is positive and easy-to-read. A unique feature is the case study section at the end.
Assessment: This book provides an overview of (1) major implementation tasks; (2) how to schedule and monitor implementation, (3) the major business principles related to implementation, organization, and management, and (4) case studies of existing physician organizations. It is a useful tool for physicians requiring an introduction to management and organizational structure as they consider or proceed to implement a physician organization.

Janice M. Lato

The new publication of the American Medical Association describes the major tasks and business issues involved in implementing a physician organization. The purpose is to provide an overview of the major planning steps that physicians should consider in the early phases of developing a physician organization. This is useful to familiarize physicians with performing the many tasks related to implementation. The author's objectives are met. The book is designed for physicians, especially those in leadership positions (management and governing board). The author is a credible source as a consultant specializing in medical practices. The book contains an average number of illustrations to be helpful to the reader and add variety to the text. One weakness of the book is the lack of specific references if the reader would like to pursue a subject in greater detail. The overall appearance of the book is positive and easy-to-read. A unique feature is the case study section at the end. This book provides an overview of (1) major implementation tasks; (2) how to schedule and monitor implementation, (3) the major business principles related to implementation, organization, and management, and (4) case studies of existing physician organizations. It is a useful tool for physicians requiring an introduction to management and organizational structure as they consider or proceed to implement a physician organization.

4 Stars! from Doody