Physicians are increasingly expected to understand the business of health care, yet they are not taught how.
Business Essentials for Health Care Professionals is a new 10-week fully virtual program from the Massachusetts Medical Society, developed in partnership with Goalmakers. Designed specifically for health care professionals, the program builds business
and leadership skills health care professionals need to operate and lead effectively in today’s health care environment.
Designed for busy physicians, this program helps you influence decisions, reduce workplace friction, and lead with confidence without stepping away for patient care or pursuing a full-time MBA.
The program kicks off Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Enrollment is limited.
Why Physicians Choose This Business Program
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Gain Practical Business Fluency Without the MBA Commitment
Learn core concepts from an executive MBA curriculum: finance, people management, and organizational strategy, translated into real-world health care scenarios you face every
day
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Make Better Business Decisions With Less Cognitive Load
Apply proven frameworks for budgeting, prioritization, negotiation, and leadership that reduce cognitive overload and increase confidence in high-stakes environments
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Lead More Effectively Even Without Formal Authority
Develop skills to manage teams, influence change, and navigate conflict in hospitals, health systems, and practices
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Speak the Language of Health Care Leadership
Communicate more effectively with finance and operational leaders so your ideas are heard, respected, and acted upon
How Business Essentials Works
This structure allows you to learn deeply while continuing full-time clinical work.
Space is limited. Earn a Recognized Credential – MMS Certificate of Completion.
