Welcome to the Foundation The Health Care Industry has seen some dramatic changes recently. Perhaps the largest impact has come in the form of increased emphasis on managed care and the role that business principles now play in the delivery of health care services. Most medical professionals did not enter this environment with either the intention or the skills to become business people. This environment however is now dictating that business skills and knowledge are becoming crucial in the efficient delivery of health care and related services. 1999 will also herald the introduction of mandatory Continued Professional Development for the medical profession. This will further radically change the landscape of post graduate education in the health care sector. The Foundation for Professional Development and ICMD defines and delivers customized educational programs, in a format that is suited specifically to health professionals in terms of course content and time availability. The Foundation for Professional Development and ICMD enables all professionals from all areas of the health care profession to obtain skills related to this changing environment. For further information please click here: www.foundation.co.za