Packed with 15 chapters of sound advice on everything from marketing strategies, health care quality and medical errors to health law, finance and conflict management, Essentials of Medical Management , 2nd edition should have a prime spot on every physician executive's bookshelf. Updated chapters on "e;To Err is Human-Institute of Medicine Report Revisited"e; and "e;Health Law Overview"e; will keep you current. Written by nationally known physician executives, health care futurists and management experts from across the country, this book is a valuable reference for both new and experienced physician executives working in all aspects of health care. Beginning with an eye-opening chapter on the experiences of a long-time physician executive, the book covers every key skill needed for a successful career as a physician leader.