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Management competencies for medical practice executives: skills, knowledge and abilities required for the future
R P Hudak1, P P Brooke, K Finstuen
1USUHS, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
The Journal of Health Administration Education
|March 3, 1998
Summary
This study identified essential ambulatory health care management competencies for the next five years. Leadership and strategic management skills are crucial, while patient care and computer skills were rated lower by administrators.
Area of Science:
- Health Care Management
- Organizational Leadership
Background:
- Limited research exists on essential ambulatory health care management competencies.
- The field of ambulatory health care is rapidly developing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To achieve consensus on essential ambulatory health care management competencies.
- To identify related skills, knowledge, and abilities (SKA) for future management success.
- To inform the development of training and education for health care administrators.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Delphi technique for expert consensus.
- Conducted a two-round mail survey with 320 Fellows of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE).
Main Results:
- Identified six key Management Domains for ambulatory health care.
- Leadership and strategic management were ranked as the most critical Management Domains.
- Interpersonal and ethical/moral SKAs were rated highest; patient care and computer skills were rated lowest.
Conclusions:
- Ambulatory health care management requires a strong focus on leadership and strategic planning.
- Interpersonal and ethical competencies are vital for effective management in ambulatory settings.
- Future competency models should prioritize strategic and interpersonal skills over technical or patient care specifics.
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