The New Science of Medicine & Management: A Comprehensive, Case-Based Guide for Clinical Leaders

The New Science of Medicine & Management is a groundbreaking book that describes the concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools that create value for patients, populations, caregivers, staff, and healthcare organizations. It is developed out of the physician executive MBA program at Brandeis University and is motivated by a singular proposition: Every Physician a Leader; Every Leader a Collaborative Team Player. The book is composed of the best 18 of approximately 200 outstanding physician-led business school projects and is based on the collective efforts and experiences of 33 authors and coauthors, 28 of whom are physicians and 19 of whom have an MD and an MBA degree. It is grounded in three important assertions: First, the clinical side of complex professional medical organizations has traditionally been led by highly skilled, highly experienced medical practitioners trained in the underlying biomedical disciplines and applied medical sciences. Second, there is research evidence that managers with clinical backgrounds can run better healthcare organizations, and a growing number of physician-led multispecialty groups are outperforming organizations run by lay managers. Third, physicians and other caregivers should have some training in the new science of medicine and management, and the transition from clinician to clinical manager and leader is challenging and requires training in the new science of medicine and management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 369 pages
Publication date: 23 July 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating and groundbreaking title unveils the emerging field of medicine and management, encompassing a range of concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools that yield significant value for patients, populations, caregivers, staff, and healthcare organizations. Emerging from the innovative and influential physician executive MBA program at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, The New Science of Medicine & Management delves into the essential knowledge and actions required by physician leaders to address challenges that can undermine the value within complex healthcare environments. Motivated by a singular proposition—that every physician should be a leader, and every leader should be a collaborative team player—and a novel definition of high-value healthcare, this comprehensive book is a compilation of the finest 18 of approximately 200 outstanding physician-led business school projects. Drawing upon the collective efforts and experiences of 33 authors and coauthors, 28 of whom are physicians and 19 of whom hold both an MD and an MBA degree, the work is firmly rooted in three key assertions. Firstly, the clinical aspect of complex professional medical organizations, such as hospitals, has traditionally been overseen by highly skilled and experienced medical practitioners who possess a deep understanding of the underlying biomedical disciplines and applied medical sciences. Secondly, there is substantial research evidence to support the notion that managers with clinical backgrounds possess the ability to lead healthcare organizations more effectively, with a growing number of physician-led multispecialty groups demonstrating superior performance compared to organizations managed by lay managers. Thirdly, physicians and other caregivers should receive training in the new science of medicine and management, recognizing the challenging transition from clinician to clinical manager and leader. This training is crucial in equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of healthcare management and drive positive outcomes for patients, populations, and healthcare organizations.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031265099
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023