Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, CEO Of Medical Group Management Association, Publishes New Book On The State Of The American Health Care System
BACK TO BALANCE Presents Bold New Vision For Transforming the Practice of Medicine
DENVER, Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, President and CEO of MGMA, the association that represents almost half the healthcare delivered in the United States with membership of more than 40,000 health care professionals, has written a new book about the state of the American health care system. In BACK TO BALANCE: The Art, Science, and Business of Medicine, which is being published today by Disruption Books, Dr. Fischer-Wright asserts, "We have lost our focus on strengthening the one thing that has always produced healthier patients, happier doctors, and better results: namely, strong relationships between patients and physicians, informed by smart science and enabled by good business."
To present a bold new vision for transforming the practice of medicine, Dr. Fischer-Wright draws on decades of research, personal stories, and the successes of cutting edge medical practices. Based on this extensive groundwork, she lays out five paradigm shifts that must be made to move American health care past the mediocrity we are settling for today if we want to achieve excellence once again.
James L. Madera, M.D., CEO of the American Medical Association calls BACK TO BALANCE: "A highly personal account, conveyed through storytelling that is both effective and accessible . . . an insightful and delightful read describing the critical need for enhancing the art of medicine in providing health care to the nation."
Dr. Fischer-Wright is a nationally recognized physician leader, healthcare executive, and former business consultant, whose work focuses on innovation and creating cultures of excellence. Prior to assuming her current role at MGMA, she was a practicing physician, management consultant in multiple industries, president of Rose Medical Group, and chief medical officer within Centura Health. She is the recipient of multiple national awards for leadership in innovation, healthcare, business, and womenʼs leadership. She is also the co-author of the NYT #1 best-selling book Tribal Leadership.
For additional information on Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright and to purchase her book, please visit www.drhalee.com.
About MGMA
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the premier association for professionals who lead medical practice. Since 1926, through data, people, insights, and advocacy, MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. With a membership of more than 40,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA represents more than 12,500 organizations of all sizes, types, structures and specialties that deliver almost half of the healthcare in the United States. www.mgma.com
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