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Practice management

Practice management is the term used in General practice for the person who manages the finance and administration of a doctor's office or an office of a medical professional in one of many types of specialties in medicine. This is distinct from other official titles such as Advanced Practice Manager, which are generally clinical. A practice manager is responsible for the administrative responsibilities of daily operations and development of a business strategy. Most practice managers are responsible for hiring staff, negotiating benefits and personnel policies, ensuring that medical supplies are ordered and equipment is maintained, ensuring regulatory compliance, and the development and marketing of service lines.[1] Practice management encompasses multiple topics including governance, the financial aspects of medical billing, staff management, ancillary service development, information technology, transcription utilization, and marketing.[2] Practice managers handle the business aspects of medicine to maximize provider time and enhance patient care.

  1. ^ "Benefits of a Strong Practice Manager". American Academy of Pediatrics. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  2. ^ Althausen, Peter L; Mead, Lisa (2014). "Practice Management". Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 28 (7 Suppl): S12–7. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000138. PMID 24918826.