DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — Providers today face an era of change unlike any before. Shifting requirements and fiscal uncertainty can create a chaotic atmosphere for professionals and providers. During times like these, strong leaders with innovative and focused decision-making abilities are required. The Physician Business Leadership Certification program is designed to give physicians the tools to become successful leaders in today’s complex health care environment.
Physicians achieve program certification by attending educational sessions, completing networking requirements, and being involved with industry activities. The program focuses on:
- Fundamental leadership and business skills;
- Issues in health-care delivery affecting physicians, like crisis management and behavioral health program development; and
- Topics to help physicians improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
Five sessions throughout the year are led by subject matter experts and include group discussions and group work. Participants must attend four additional professional or educational events within 24 months to qualify for the certification.
The Iowa Hospital Association, Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Healthcare Collaborative, and Iowa Academy of Family Physicians sponsor the program. Program faculty members are:
- Laura Bowshier MD, MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine Clinic;
- Tom Marquardt DPM, Winneshiek Medical Center;
- Tim McCoy DO, MercyOne South Des Moines Family Medicine Clinic; and
- Bryon Schaeffer MD, Clarinda Regional Health Center.
One-on-one chief medical officer coaching sessions are offered to participants to discuss issues or situations they may be facing. For an additional fee, participants also may receive two ninety-minute executive-coaching sessions and have access to an online seminar detailing how an executive coach can help develop self-awareness, understand blind spots and enhance the ability to improve an organization’s culture.
Certified medical education credits are available for this program. For more information, visit www.IHAonline.org. To apply, contact Corey Martin at the Iowa Hospital Association at 515-288-1955 or martinc@ihaonline.org.
