Health Services Management
Competencies and Careers
Develop the Skills to Become an Effective Health Services Manager!
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Designed for current and future health services managers, this accessible and engaging text blends foundational management competencies with career-building insights. The book dives into all the core health management domains including leadership, ethics, population health, finance, HR, project management, and more with examples drawn from diverse healthcare settings. Professional reflections and career content help readers build both confidence and empathy in their journey toward impactful and valuable careers. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Integrates core management functions with evolving topics like professionalism, community collaboration, evidence-based management and health equity,
Equips students and professionals with the necessary skills and mindset to succeed in real-world health services management roles,
Career boxes, development reflection prompts, and more than 30 informational interviews guide students toward professional growth and applied learning,
Written with Generation Z learners in mind by an expert committed to education and the future of healthcare leadership,
Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more,
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List of Informational Interviews
Preface
Acknowledgments
Springer Publishing Resources
Chapter 1. Role of the Health Services Manager
Chapter 2. Problem-Solving and Evidence-Based Management
Chapter 3. Managing Interpersonal Communications
Chapter 4. Leadership and Change Management
Chapter 5. Professionalism and Ethics
Chapter 6. Population Health and Community Collaboration
Chapter 7. Healthcare Governance
Chapter 8. Healthcare Strategy and Marketing
Chapter 9. Human Resource Management
Chapter 10. Organizational Design
Chapter 11. Performance Management
Chapter 12. Healthcare Quality Management
Chapter 13. Project Management
Chapter 14. Healthcare Financial Management
Chapter 15. Health Services Management Scenarios and Projects
APPENDICIES
Appendix 1. Examples of Health Services Management Problems
Appendix 2. Chapter to Case Scenarios and Projects Crosswalk
Appendix 3. Chapter to the American College of Healthcare Executives Knowledge Crosswalk
Appendix 4. Career Content at a Glance
Index
Suggested Courses:
- Managing Healthcare Organizations
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Management
- Health Care Organizations and Services
- Leadership and Professional Development
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- PowerPoint Slides
- Sample Syllabus
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- Release Date: November 1, 2024
- Paperback / softback
- 488 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 63
- ISBN: 9780826148063
- eBook ISBN: 9780826148070



















