PubMed · 10788090
The source did not provide an abstract. Follow the original record for more information.
Explore connections, maps & timelines
J S Siegel. 2000. Internal controls help prevent financial misconduct.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10788090/
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.
KEEP EXPLORING
Explore the source record for details and available documents.
Just as medical technology has made quantum leaps during the past few decades, the business side of running and maintaining a medical practice has changed dramatically as well. Gone are the days when physicians could submit bills to insurance companies and expect to receive timely payment. Even longer gone are the days when patients walked into a doctor's office actually prepared to write a check or leave cash for services. Today, the task of billing and collecting is more complex, more time consuming, and more deserving of the attention of a skilled office worker.
To understand better the financial management practices and strategies of modern health care organizations, we conducted interviews with chief financial officers (CFOs) of several leading health care systems. In this introduction, we present an overview of the project and summary responses on corporate financial structures and strategic challenges facing CFOs.