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 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, judgment in management decisions, bioterrorism preparedness, 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. Preview sample chapters from Physician Practice Management today! (Documents are in Adobe .pdf format). Chapter 2: The Organization and Operations of Medical Group Practice, by Stephen L. Wgner, PhD, FACMPE Read now! Chapter 18: Legal Implications of Business Arrangements in the Health Care Industry, by Gabriel L. Imperato, JD, Mike Segal, JD, and Lester J. Perling, JD Read now! From the foreword: This book is a comprehensive overview of the breadth and depth of knowledge that must be mastered in order to effectively manage a medical group practice today. It promises to become an essential resource for both new and experienced practice administrators, as well as for physician leaders, consultants and others who must master this body of knowledge. Each of the chapter authors is a well-recognized expert in the content matter presented. And notably, almost half the authors have achieved Fellowship in the Ame