Better Communication for Better Care: Mastering Physician-Administrator Collaboration

by Kenneth Cohn

Overview

If you are like most healthcare professionals, you have first-hand experience of the culture clashes that can occur between physicians and administrators. Better Communication for Better Care provides fresh tools and ideas for overcoming the training, outlook, and culture issues that have plagued physician-administrator relationships.

Conflict is inevitable in rapidly changing environments. This book will help you rise above frustrations by using open and productive communication. It presents practical strategies for making dialogue a high priority and working closely together toward a common purpose.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781567932386
Publisher:	Health Administration Press
Publication date:	03/01/2005
Series:	Executive Essentials
Edition description:	AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXEC
Pages:	78
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Kenneth H. Cohn, MD, MBA, FACS, is the CEO of Healthcare Collaboration, a consulting and mentoring organization that works with physicians and hospital leaders to improve clinical and financial performance. Dr. Cohn is a clinically active, board-certified general surgeon who has been mentoring physicians in leadership development since 1999. He has written several books and 50 peer-reviewed articles.