Medical and Health Services Managers

About the Role

Medical and Health Services Managers are responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of healthcare facilities or specific departments within those facilities.

Other Common Titles

Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare Executive
Health Services Director
Director of Operations in Healthcare
Clinical Manager

Typical Tasks

Managing staff and ensuring healthy workplace culture
Overseeing budgets and financial management
Developing and implementing policies and procedures
Coordinating with various departments to ensure effective service delivery
Ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations
Analyzing data to improve service quality and patient outcomes
Managing patient records and healthcare information systems

Notable People

Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. – Co-founder of HCA Healthcare, helped shape the modern hospital industry.
Dr. Richard A. Shinto – President and CEO of InnovaCare Health, known for innovations in managed healthcare.

Recommended Resources

Healthcare Operations Management
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Healthcare Leadership Podcast
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