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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2005; 18(4): 271-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-922851
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Office Financial Evaluation and Management

Frank G. Opelka1
  • 1Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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23 November 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Surgeons are facing greater pressures as business entities with each passing year. With limited ability to compensate by increasing workload, surgeons must understand finances and practice management. Strategic planning for the survival of a clinical practice now requires a background in business long absent in the formal education of surgeons. This article provides an introduction to the basic principles of office finance, management, and the revenue cycle.

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Finance - management - revenue cycle

Frank G OpelkaM.D. 

Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Science Center

533 Bolivar St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Email: Fopelk@lsuhsc.edu