Rx for The Business of Medicine Course

The Rx for The Business of Medicine course is a condensed online course that guides you through common administrative burdens and encourages healthy work conditions that help prevent healthcare provider burnout.

Our course creators have seen that administrative burdens are the top cause of healthcare provider burnout. You want to spend time practicing medicine – not wrestling with scheduling and billing.

You will learn everything that they never thought you in medical school. It's time to get started.
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  • Know what you want and WHY

  • Navigate "Administrative Burden" to mitigate burnout

  • Gain situational awareness and actions for long-term satisfaction

Course Comments

Rx for the Business of Medicine Should be Mandatory Med School Learning

Fourth-Year Medical Student

"This course feels like it should be mandatory teaching in medical school. Not once in my time during medical school has anyone talked about the business aspect of things in great detail. Usually, you have to continually ask someone and then their answers are vague or insufficient. This course provides a good starting point for understanding how we need to practice medicine both from our hearts but also as a business operation."

Excellent!

Practicing Physician

"Excellent overview! These are terms and concepts that are totally foreign to a vast majority of medical students. Super important to know when looking for residency and employment."

See Healthcare in a Different Way

Fourth-Year Medical Student

"The Rx for The Business of Medicine helped me see healthcare in a different way. I am more aware of all the other things that go into our profession besides learning medicine. I plan on being proactive with the business side of practicing medicine and educating myself on how to provide the best care safely, effectively and successfully. Being more educated on things other than medicine will help alleviate some stress associated with the profession. I know for myself, I need to become more familiar with the finance side especially with loan payment and investments, Medicare and Medicaid policies, and accounting."

Preventing Physician Burnout

Fourth-Year Medical Student

"I think the focus on preventing physician burnout and the strategies implemented to prevent this have been the biggest takeaways for me. Burned-out doctors are more likely to leave practice, which reduces patients’ access to and continuity of care. Burnout can also threaten patient safety and care quality when depersonalization leads to poor interactions with patients and when burned-out physicians suffer from impaired attention, memory, and executive function."

The WHY

Fourth-Year Medical Student

"Rx for The Business of Medicine takes something like medical billing and coding and doesn’t teach you the specific codes, but rather the WHY of medical billing and coding. It may seem uninteresting and one of the least desirable facts to know about medicine, but Dr. Anderson shows WHY you need to do it, how to do it, and keep yourself away from unbearable quarrels with insurance companies. Dr. Anderson will change your perspective so you can tackle these parts of medicine with gratitude rather than resentment."

I Am Grateful

Fourth-Year Medical Student

"I just wanted to say how grateful I am that you created this course. The content contained is invaluable to my future in medicine. I have spoken to some of my friends at other medical schools who have been pulled off rotations as well, and they were thoroughly impressed with this course as I describe it to them. I continue to reference the article links. Thanks again!"

5 Tangible Benefits for All Practitioners

  • Higher Salary Potential

    It is not a coincidence that healthcare professionals who understand the business of medicine fundamentals have the potential to earn 40% more than their peers – they have the skills and knowledge that allow them to see the bigger picture. This course will give you a fundamental and holistic view of why certain businesses succeed and what needs to be done to improve their performance.

  • Career Advancement

    Healthcare professionals that take it upon themselves to acquire valuable business technical skills, make themselves the leading candidates for senior roles within hospitals and medical practices.

  • Job Security

    There is a high demand for skilled healthcare professionals with business knowledge, and you won’t have to be concerned about finding a job during an economic downturn or a change in practice administration.

  • Work Life Balance

    By understanding how to run a practice or navigate healthcare systems more effectively, providers can reduce administrative burden, set healthier boundaries, and create workflows that support both patient care and personal well-being.

  • Personal Fulfillment

    At retirement, you want to look back on a long and successful career. The clarity you gain through the Business of Medicine course fuels professional satisfaction, helps reduce self-doubt, and empowers providers to make decisions aligned with their values, ultimately leading to a more rewarding and purpose-driven practice.

Do You Know the Top 2 Reasons Providers Fail?

1. Assuming expert clinical medical skills are all you need
No matter where you decide to practice, be it in a hospital or a clinic, you need to be prepared to successfully navigate the "Administrative Burden" maze of financial, legal, regulatory, insurance, human resources, and other topics that are essential if you are to protect your own interests, as well as the interests of the patients you serve and the organization in which you work.

2. Burnout
The medical profession is in crisis, as 42% of surveyed providers state they are experiencing burnout. Of the providers who said they were burned out, 55% identified "Administrative Burden" as the main source of their frustration leading to burnout. Rx for The Business of Medicine™ teaches the business fundamentals necessary to succeed and avoid burnout.

Rx for The Business of Medicine™ teaches the business fundamentals necessary to succeed and avoid burnout.

Rx for the Business of Medicine Course Content

We have jam-packed our course with evidence -based videos, real-life case studies, downloadable resources, assignments, competency tests, and suggested readings.

These resources have been created by authors and experts from across the healthcare landscape. These include senior executives, Fortune 500 company founders, high-tech innovators, and university professors. Our interactive workbooks are filled with “pearls” that are high quality bits of information that fill the business knowledge gaps for any medical professional and can be used right away.

  • LEARN ON YOUR SCHEDULE without impacting class load, class schedule, clinical rotations or graduation.

  • The course consists of 4 Chapters. Each Chapter is designed to take about 2 weeks to complete.

  • 1. Fulfillment - "Stay empowered and focused to find and maintain fulfillment in medicine."

  • 2. Prevail - "Eye-opening ways to prevail in the business of medicine."

  • 3. Thrive - "The things you must know to successfully find the right job and thrive!"

  • 4. Business Planning - "Think of your business plan as a GPS that guides you in structuring, running, and expanding your new business."

  • Chapter 1 - Fulfillment

    There is evidence that students entering medical school have lower burnout, less depression, and a higher quality of life than college graduates pursuing other fields.

    But after medical school? That's when burnout begins.

    Rx for The Business of Medicine® helps medical professionals get a handle on administrative tasks and duties. That way participants can truly focus on what brought them to medicine in the first place.

  • Chapter 2 - Prevail

    Studies have found that providers who experience burnout have identified a leading cause of frustration as "administrative burden" which includes business, legal, accounting, regulatory/compliance, billing, and coding challenges for which most providers are ill-prepared.

    Rx for The Business of Medicine® provides practical tips that tie theory and practice together. By the end, students will prevail in their fields and overcome common obstacles.

  • Chapter 3 - Thrive

    A cactus can't grow in the tundra. A polar bear can't survive in Arizona.

    Thriving means finding the place where you most excel. Rx for The Business of Medicine® uses real-world experiences to fill business knowledge gaps and empowers all healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to find the right job.

  • Chapter 4 - Business Planning

    A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You'll use your business plan like a GPS for how to structure, run and grow your new business. Rx for The Business of Medicine® provides you with the foundation you need so that you can be empowered to formulate, execute and implement a strategic plan.

Dr. Anderson's Mission: To Help Practitioners Like You Avoid Burnout

“Medical students and Residents I have mentored wished their medical education had included business of medicine courses. Medical students also wished they had received practical tips on getting into a Residency. Rx for The Business of Medicine® fulfills these and other wishes that will make your life as a practicing healthcare provider easier by not having to learn these lessons the hard, frustrating, and expensive way; thus mitigating the potential for burnout."

- Dr. Reagan B. Anderson DO, FAOCD, FAAD, FASMS, Founder of CDI and Rx for The Business of Medicine, Co-Founder of Your Health University, CAQ for Mohs Surgery, MPH, MCS, Clinical Professor of Dermatology RVU, former Residency Program Director, President of AOCD 2020-2021
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Business of Medicine FAQs

  • What Learning Tools Does This Course Use?

    We use high-quality videos with a daily message on how to make your practice great from successful healthcare providers and knowledgeable instructors. Course material comes from experts in their field. We make use of case studies, a workbook filled with key takeaways, and tests on what you’ve learned while taking the course.

  • Can I Take the Business of Medicine Course at My Own Pace?

    Yes, this course is completely self-driven. You do not have to attent in-person or online lectures, and tests can be takes at your own convenience.

  • What if I Have a Question About The Course Content?

    If you don’t understand a concept or you simply want to drop us a line, you’ll receive an answer via email within 2 business days.

  • I’m a Dean/University Administrator. Can I Offer the Course to My Students?

    Yes, we work with many medical schools across the country. Contact our team to learn how to add Rx for the Business of Medicine to your curriculum. Click here to learn more.

Don’t Let Burnout Control Your Career. Join the Rx for the Business of Medicine Course Today

Ready to take back control of your career and find renewed purpose in your work? Sign up for Rx for the Business of Medicine— a course designed specifically for healthcare professionals who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and competence. Whether you're aiming to reduce burnout, improve work-life balance, or feel more empowered in your professional decisions, this course will give you the tools you need.

Sign up today and take the first step toward a more fulfilling career.
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