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Exploring dual commitment among physician executives in managed care.

T J Hoff1

  • 1School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, USA. thoff@albany.edu

Journal of Healthcare Management / American College of Healthcare Executives
|March 30, 2001
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Physician executives in managed care show dual commitment to both their organizations and the medical profession. This balance is key for their effectiveness and credibility as leaders in healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Administration
  • Physician Leadership

Background:

  • Managed care growth necessitates physician executives to bridge clinical and managerial roles.
  • Physician executives are crucial for maintaining the voice of physicians and patients in healthcare strategy.
  • Understanding physician executive work loyalties is vital for their effectiveness and credibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine organizational and professional commitment among physician executives in managed care.
  • To explore the relationship between dual commitment and other work attitudes contributing to management success.
  • To identify situational factors fostering dual commitment in physician executives.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of physician executives was conducted through the American College of Physician Executives in 1996.

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  • Data analysis focused on organizational and professional commitment levels.
  • Exploration of work attitudes and socialization factors related to commitment.

    • Main Results:

    • Physician executives can and do exhibit simultaneous loyalty to both organizational and professional interests.
    • Dual commitment is linked to positive work attitudes that enhance management role success.
    • Favorable work environments, including organizational and professional socialization, promote dual commitment.

    Conclusions:

    • Dual commitment is achievable and beneficial for physician executives in managed care.
    • Training and socialization are essential for physicians entering management roles.
    • Collaboration between healthcare organizations and physicians can cultivate credible physician executive leaders.