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Back to school at Cleveland Clinic. Interview by Carolyn Dunbar
Computers in Healthcare
|February 8, 1991
Summary
Cleveland Clinic
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical Education
- Organizational Change
Background:
- Decentralization of an overburdened administrative structure at Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
- Implementation of intensive practice management education for clinical department heads and administrators.
Discussion:
- Training encompassed comprehensive practice management, extending beyond basic information systems.
- Focus on equipping leaders with essential skills for a decentralized model.
Key Insights:
- Physician and administrator education is crucial for successful administrative decentralization.
- Integrated training in practice management and information systems supports operational efficiency.
Outlook:
- Potential for improved healthcare organizational efficiency through targeted leadership development.
- Replication of this educational model in other healthcare institutions facing similar challenges.