The Robotics Program A How To Guide For Physician Leaders On Starting Up A Successful Program

The Robotics Program: A How-to-Guide for Physician Leaders on Starting Up a Successful Program builds on the concept that successful programs can be differentiated from unsuccessful programs by seven core elements. Dr. Loftus describes his personal journey as a physician executive in developing a surgical robotics program for a large healthcare system. He demonstrates how to incorporate the seven core elements in the development, implementation and sustainability of a robotics program. Reader Comments: ""It was truly outstanding and an interesting read. I think it's a great guide for any physician trying to lead a robotics program."" ""I've finished reading your book, and I found it amazing. I think it's not only a guide for starting a robotic program, but also a guide for starting any program."" ""I will use all the tips you give for leadership .... It was an inspiring reading.""

The Clinical Practice Program: A How-to-Guide for Physician Leaders on Starting Up a Successful Program builds on the concept that successful programs can be differentiated from unsuccessful programs by seven core elements. Dr. Loftus describes his personal journey as a physician executive in implementing clinical practice changes for a large healthcare system. He demonstrates how to incorporate the seven core elements in the development, implementation and sustainability of a clinical practice program.

The Value Analysis Program: A How-to-Guide for Physician Leaders on Starting Up a Successful Program builds on the concept that successful programs can be differentiated from unsuccessful programs by seven core elements. Dr. Loftus describes his personal journey as a physician executive in developing a value analysis program for a large healthcare system. He demonstrates how to incorporate the seven core elements in the development, implementation and sustainability of a value analysis program.

When launching cost-saving or quality improvement efforts, healthcare payors and providers often fail to consider one major factor: the resistance they are almost certain to encounter from their medical staffs. Intent upon patient responsibilities, many physicians are neither cost-focused nor open to administrative changes. In this special report, "Bringing Doctors On Board: Cultivating Physician Leaders and Reducing Pushback," a panel of experts describes a variety of tools including skills assessment, communications, incentives and marketing that can turn physician "push-back" into support, ensuring the success of new programs while developing physician leadership at their organizations. You'll hear from Mary Anne Graf, Vice President, Women's & Children's Services, Bon Secours Health System; Dr. Manuel Lowenhaupt, National Practice Leader, CapGemini; and Dr. Mark Wenneker, Consulting Manager, The Bard Group on theories, application and results of physician engagement programs. This report is based on the January 26, 2005 audio conference "Physician Engagement: Tools and Strategies to Get Reluctant Physicians on Board" during which Graf, Lowenhaupt and Wenneker described how to engage physicians, including strategies and case studies. You'll get details on: -Tools and strategies to motivate physicians; -Keys to physician engagement; and -Creating physician alignment through marketing.Table of Contents Tools and Strategies to Motivate Reluctant Physicians -Seven Key Physician Engagement Tactics -Put Yourself in Your Physicians Shoes -Sample Physician Survey on Order Entry Use -Sample Hospital/Medical Staff Relationship Scorecard -Methods to Gain Physician Buy-In -Recommended Methods for Incenting Doctors -The Ladder of Learning -Getting the Message OutFive Keys to Physician Engagement -Case Study Overview -Blueprint for Success -Identifying Potential Physician Leaders -Coaching Strategies for Developing Leaders -Using Physician Input Effectively -Organizational Benefits of Engaging PhysiciansStrengthening Physician Alignment through Marketing -Barriers to Physician Alignment -Overcoming Roadblocks to Physician Engagement -Critical Components of a Succcessful Marketing Strategy -Physician Alignment Examples in Marketing and Public Relations -A New Attitude Toward Screening -Measures of Marketing SuccessQ&A: Ask the Experts -Physician Engagement in an Ambulatory Setting -Overcoming Competing Agendas in a Private Practice Model -Softening the Blow Around Financial Reality -Engaging Physicians in IT and Pay for Performance -When Physicians are Competing with Hospitals -Best Practices for Communications Programs

Clinical leadership and teamwork improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Due to this, a growing number of healthcare systems are requiring their clinicians to participate in formal leadership training programs, but instructors face the challenge of how to successfully develop and measure these programs. Preparing Physicians to Lead in the 21st Century provides innovative insights into improving healthcare delivery and the impact of formal leadership training on the personal and professional life of medical professionals. It examines the form, function, and design of clinical leadership programs and their relationships to value-based decision making and creating a successful organized learning climate. Highlighting topics such as program assessment, cohort relationships, and clinical leadership standards, this book is designed for educators, instructional designers, medical professionals, researchers, and academicians.

Jack uses his connections with the robotics industry and an android named Caine to find the stalker and d the campaign of terror. Despite the attacks and numerous attempts on his life, Jack and his friends remain optimistic and confident with a shared sense of humor throughout the ordeal as they learn the truth about the stalker's motivation and intentions.

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For over 100 years, Remington has been the definitive textbook and reference on the science and practice of pharmacy. This Twenty-First Edition keeps pace with recent changes in the pharmacy curriculum and professional pharmacy practice. More than 95 new contributors and 5 new section editors provide fresh perspectives on the field. New chapters include pharmacogenomics, application of ethical principles to practice dilemmas, technology and automation, professional communication, medication errors, re-engineering pharmacy practice, management of special risk medicines, specialization in pharmacy practice, disease state management, emergency patient care, and wound care. Purchasers of this textbook are entitled to a new, fully indexed Bonus CD-ROM, affording instant access to the full content of Remington in a convenient and portable format.