Identifying desired qualifications, tasks, and organizational characteristics of practice managers-a cross-sectional survey among group practice physicians in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increase of centralization developments in primary and secondary care practices may cause the organizational needs to increase as well, as the practices grow in size. This continuous change is observed in different stages in various countries since, from the perspective of a physician, it is reinforced by the benefits it adds to flexible work configuration, professional exchange and specialization. However, in order to benefit from the joint practice system, the proper managerial skills of practice managers are required, as doctors are not naturally prepared to fulfill such tasks. This study thus aims to gain insight into physicians' views in group practices and acquire a greater understanding of expectations towards practice management and the emerging role of pract

SUBMITTER: Schricker C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9233318 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature