Introduction to Health Care Management

Introduction to Health Care Management is a concise, reader-friendly, introductory healthcare management book that covers a wide variety of healthcare settings, from hospitals to nursing homes and clinics. Filled with examples to engage the readerrs"s imagination, The important issues in healthcare management, such as ethics, cost management, strategic planning and marketing, information technology, and human resources, are all thoroughly covered. Guidelines and rubrics along with numerous case studies make this text both student-friendly and teacher friendly. it is the perfect resource for students of healthcare management, nursing, allied health, business administration, pharmacy, occupational therapy, public administration, and public health. Features : Chapters contributed by real experts using an active voice to grab the readerrs"s attention. Learning objectives and discussion questions in each chapter. Instructorsrs" resources online for each chapter, including PowerPoints, Test Bank, and Sample Syllabus . 15 case studies in a wide variety of settings, In an assortment of healthcare management topics. A case study guide, with rubrics for evaluation of student performance, enabling instructors at every level of experience to hit the ground running on that first day of class.

A HeadForeword
A HeadPreface
A HeadAcnowledgements
A HeadContributors
A HeadAbout the Authors
Chapter1 An Overview of Healthcare Management
Chapter2 Leadership
Chapter3 Management and Motivation
Chapter4 Organizational Behavior and Management Thinking
Chapter5 Strategic Planning
Chapter6 Healthcare Marketing
Chapter7 Quality Improvement Basics
Chapter8 Information Technology
Chapter9 Financing Health Care and Health Insurance
Chapter10 Managing Costs and Revenues
Chapter11 Managing Healthcare Professionals
Chapter12 The Strategic Management of Human Resources
Chapter13 Teamwork
Chapter14 Addressing Health Disparities: Cultural Proficiency
Chapter15 Ethics and Law
Chapter16 Fraud and Abuse
Chapter17 Healthcare Management Case Studies and Guidelines