Physicians owners with strong Practice Administrators have more time to focus on patient care as well as their family/personal time; this is possible by building a mutual level of trust (alignment, strategic partnership, collaboration) with the Practice Administrator. This discussion outlines how physician owners/leaders can get back to patient care and be confident the practice administrator is effectively managing your business.

GUEST: Suzette Benedick, MBA, CHC, CMM

MBA in Healthcare Management from University of Scranton; certified in healthcare compliance from George Washington University and HCCA (Health Care Compliance Association). Certified through PAHCOM (Professional Associations of Healthcare Office Management) in healthcare medical management, and HITECH. PAHCOM 2018 Medical Manager of the Year. Executive Director of Kidney Care Specialists LLC, the largest independent nephrology group in Pennsylvania. Chief Administrative Officer of Valley Kidney Specialists, PC; Adjunct Professor, Health Policy and Administration Program at Penn State University Lehigh Valley Campus. A member of the Lehigh Valley PAHCOM chapter, where Suzette has held several positions as chapter officer. Suzette is a life-time member of Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society, and has 25+ years experience in healthcare management including revenue cycle management, medical office management, strategic planning, and business development.

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