From Lab Coat to Suit Jacket: The Business of Medicine

It’s not enough to be an excellent medical practitioner in the changing world of health care. In a landscape where costs and outcomes go hand in hand, data are essential for documenting your value to accountable care organizations (ACOs) and other entities, and technology is constantly evolving. So it is essential to know how the business side of medicine integrates with clinical efforts. The recent Business of Medicine Symposium of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) brought together experienced experts and practitioners to share their insights into some of the areas of focus that practitioners and practices need so they can thrive, navigate challenges, and embrace opportunities.