Working with chief medical officers

As the physician executive role gains increasing prominence in the executive suite, senior-level administrators must learn to select the most effective chief medical officer and to successfully integrate them into their organization's leadership. A recent survey showed that CMOs are predominant...

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Published in:Healthcare executive 2002-09, Vol.17 (5), p.66-67
Main Authors: Gill, Sandra L, Kirschman, David R
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Candidates
Credibility
Data Collection
Executives
Health administration
Hiring
Hospital-Physician Relations
Hospitals
Humans
Leadership
Medical Staff, Hospital - organization & administration
Organizational change
Organizational Culture
Personnel Selection
Physician Executives - standards
Physician's Role
Physicians
Polls & surveys
Professional Competence
Recruitment
United States
Upper management
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Summary:As the physician executive role gains increasing prominence in the executive suite, senior-level administrators must learn to select the most effective chief medical officer and to successfully integrate them into their organization's leadership. A recent survey showed that CMOs are predominantly male, are almost always board certified in at least one medical specialty, and have had almost 20 years' clinical experience before they assume the CMO role. The CMOs who participated in the study report that their most important skills include: 1. inspiring confidence and trust, 2. influencing and persuading others, and 3. improving quality in patient care.
ISSN:0883-5381