With pressures on them mounting and job satisfaction declining, more and more physicians are leaving frontline medical care to take on roles in the business of health care in pharmaceutical companies, managed care companies, clinical administration, health care startups, venture capital, and financial services.
Tips for Physicians Transitioning to the Business Side of Health Care
A few mindset shifts can help doctors find success when moving on from clinical responsibilities.
January 22, 2024
Summary.
Burned out or disenchanted, many physicians are moving from medicine into the business side of health care. But the transition can be a tough one. This article offers four tips for navigating the new landscape.
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