This course will help you reduce the tensions between physicians and administrators that block collaboration. Learn techniques for breaking down old patterns and testing new ways of working together. Includes strategies for moving through resistance.

Learning Objectives:

• Creating mutual desire and readiness to change
• Moving from destructive stereotyping to healthy debate
• Enhancing each group’s security about the unique value they contribute to the overall system
• Committing to a joint purpose without sacrificing the separate strength and security of each group

About the author:

Marlena Fiol, PhD, Professor, Strategy and Health Administration, University of Colorado Denver, and Edward J. O'Connor, PhD, Professor, Management and Health Administration, University of Colorado Denver

This course is based on Separately Together: A New Path to Healthy Hospital-Physician Relations, a book by Health Administration Press. The required readings for the book are included in the course.

Who Should Participate:

All ACHE members and Fellows

Cancellation

To cancel your registration for this digital course, please contact ACHE Customer Service in writing within 14 business days of the purchase. Cancellations made 14 or more business days after the purchase of the program may receive a full refund or credit, minus a $50 processing fee.  A refund is forfeited for any cancellation requested more than 14 business days after the date of purchase.

Continuing Education Credit

This course is worth 6 ACHE Qualifying Education credits.