The development and professionalization of health-care business consulting.
Health-care business consulting is a relatively new profession. Evolving from uncertified individuals who responded to the business needs of medical providers, professionals have formed associations and set standards for certification to ensure quality and ethical practices. This article describes the history of health-care business consulting and the evolution of its professional organizations and credentialing process.
Thompson
Gary W
GW
Rocky Mountain Professional Consultants, PO. Box 1170, Morrison, CO 80465-1170, USA. ThompsonGW@aol.com
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