Field Guide to the Business of Medicine: Resource for Health Care Professionals

Todays health care is much more than Medicine. Health care professionals and administrators must be familiar with the nonmedical aspects of health care if they are to be successful. From the basics of government and private insurance, to reimbursement methods, payment models, practice paradigms and new industry trends this indispensable guide provides muchneeded information for medical students and residents, emerging health care professionals, and anyone who wants a clear perspective on the requisites, protocols, and regulations of todays health care system. Delivers uptodate, mustknow information on todays changing health care system, recent reforms, and the economics of practicing medicine areas that are critical to career decision making and professional success. Uses an easytoread, quickreference format that features numerous tables, diagrams, and links for efficient learning. Covers practical business and administrative challenges not often addressed in medical school and other formal health care training: credentialing, schedule planning, budgeting, benefits coverage, and much more. Includes practical coverage of insurance plans, physician reimbursement, documentation, billing and coding, medical malpractice and health law, social media, and more. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience: Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language texttospeech.