BBFM 1000 (Spring 2026)

Core Medical Practice & Leadership Resources

American Medical Association – Practice Management Center
Comprehensive guidance on starting, managing, and growing a medical practice, including compliance, operations, and leadership.
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
Industry-standard resources on medical practice operations, financial benchmarking, staffing, and performance improvement.
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Leadership, ethics, and healthcare management education for physician leaders.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Authoritative source for federal healthcare regulations, reimbursement, compliance, and quality programs.
Office of Inspector General – HHS
Compliance guidance, fraud prevention resources, and regulatory advisories relevant to medical practices.

American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Legal resources and publications on healthcare compliance, contracts, and regulatory frameworks.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Information on professional liability, malpractice insurance, and risk management.
The Joint Commission
Quality, safety, and accreditation standards applicable to clinical practice settings.

Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Education and tools on healthcare finance, billing, reimbursement, and revenue optimization.
CMS Quality Payment Program
Official resource for MIPS, APMs, and value-based care participation.
Medical Economics
Practical insights on running a financially sustainable medical practice.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Evidence-based frameworks for patient safety, quality improvement, and system design.
American Medical Association – Code of Medical Ethics
Foundational ethical guidance for professional medical practice.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Research and tools supporting patient-centered, high-quality care.

Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC)
Federal guidance on EHRs, interoperability, and health information exchange.
HIMSS
Resources on healthcare technology, digital transformation, and informatics.
Health IT Analytics
News and analysis on healthcare data, interoperability, and digital innovation.

Harvard Business Review – Healthcare Section
Thought leadership on management, strategy, and organizational leadership in healthcare.
NEJM Catalyst
Research and commentary on healthcare innovation, leadership, and system transformation.
Physician Leadership Journal
Practical insights into physician leadership, governance, and professional development.