Better equipped medical practice managers are the need of the hour!
Agreed… This is not the best of times to be a medical practice manager. With financial pressures weighing you down and evolving compliance requirements, it can be, one, demanding job.At the recently concluded MGMA conference, the ACMPE Certification commission chair and incoming chair, Tom Ludwig, spoke at length about leadership development.
It is essential for medical practice managers to constantly learn and reinvent the way their medical practice’s function. Stick in the mud approach, is no longer going to work.
Gaining the ACMPE fellowship…
An ACMPE board certification and fellowship can steer practice owners towards the right path. The program which is based on the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management (BOK) is considered a stamp of excellence in medical parlance. The certified member is well versed with the eight BOK domains, and can improve leadership qualities.
“We need people who understand all the elements and the sub-groups of each domain. Knowing the BOK is a way to distinguish yourself as a professional and show that you are a leader who has critical thinking skills” exclaimed Ron Menaker.
Why every little difference matters…
Professionals in the medical industry will have to attest and implement several regulatory measures. Being an eligible professional and in compliance with the Affordable Care Act and Patient Protection Act is of great importance. Even minor differentiation can play a crucial role.
Moreover the program offers a wealth of information that can help medical practice managers’ sail through choppy waters.
The onus is on practice managers!
It is the medical practice manager who determines the clinical and operational workflow of a clinic or hospital. Being informed and ahead of the curve is essential. Understanding, the nuances of healthcare, and how each process can affect or improve the entire healthcare continuum, can make taking clinical or operational decisions easy.
To become more informed, communicative and authoritative, becoming a part of certification programs can help a great deal. Networking with subject authorities, having in-depth knowledge about healthcare regulations and of course bracing oneself for change, are the qualities that will stand medical practice managers in good stead, in the coming years.