The role and influence of the physician executive has come a long way since the old days of “schmoozing” in the physicians’ lounge. The responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or Chief Physician Executive (CPE) have greatly expanded in scope and influence. Being a successful physician executive requires many skills NOT taught in medical school. How can we better select, train, and mentor these physician leaders?
Dr. Berkowitz has been a CMO for healthcare systems, individual hospitals, insurance companies, medical groups, and outpatient facilities. He has distilled these experiences into twelve pearls that are must-haves for all successful physician executives. He has incorporated these pearls into a CMO mentoring program for both new CMOs and experienced CMOs facing particular challenges.
In this presentation, Dr. Berkowitz reviews these pearls and offers national best practice solutions for the healthcare challenges ahead.
