MGMA 2017 Annual Conference

Culture and Leadership: Two Critical Factors in Enhancing Physician Engagement and Avoiding Burnout (Room Room 210)

10 Oct 17
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: The Independent to Integrated Pendulum

Speaker(s): William Jessee, Sr Medical Advisor, Integrated Healthcare Strategies

Healthcare organizations currently face a variety of challenges. Recent data indicate that more than half of physicians in a national survey show signs of “burnout,” just at a time when more active physician involvement and engagement is critical to achieving organizational goals. Effective governance, leadership and a coherent organizational culture are increasingly recognized as essential factors in meeting these challenges. This session will examine how governance leadership can positively impact physician engagement and help minimize burnout. We will also explore how to measure and manage the culture of the organization---and how to cope with the multiple cultures that are often found in organizations that have been created through the merger of formerly independent entities.