How Employed Physicians Can Make an Impact in Their Organizations
One of the most common questions I receive from physicians after they read my book is, "I am an employee of the organization. How can I have access to the reports and become a stronger leader?" I will not deny that it can be challenging for an employed physician to gain access to the financial reports outlined in my book. However, the steps outlined below will help you take a step in the proper direction.
- Take a leadership role. If you step up and take a leadership position, specific roles and responsibilities will be granted to you. With obligations come rights. You should have a right to see the data by which your performance will be judged. That data will come in many forms, most often as performance and financial data. If you aren't afforded such a right, then how can you be sure the evaluation of your performance will be fair? Before you take on any new leadership role, carefully consider how your success will be defined and measured. Then negotiate those responsibilities and...
