PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH MAINTENANCE, AND THE USE OF COMPUTERS IN TODAYS INDIVIDUAL OFFICE

Practice management is a subject that has not been a significant part of physician training in either medical school or residency programs. This article reviews the basic tenets of practice management and how t hey can be adopted to improve the quality of care and the productivity of a medical office. The ability to understand office data in today's managed care environment may determine the success of a practice. The role of computers in the medical office and their ability to assist t he practice in this task is presented.