Quantitative Methods for Health Management
Turn Healthcare Data into Strategic Action!
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This hands-on text gives students a guide to quantitative methods essential for optimizing operations and making evidence-based decisions. Learners will gain in-demand software skills while working through real-world case scenarios and datasets. Providing in-depth discussion of key methodologies and packed with practical tools, this resource prepares students for careers in healthcare management, operations, analytics, public health, and other health professional fields. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnectāan interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Step-by-step guide to visualization, forecasting, simulation, and optimization in healthcare operations
Prepares students to confidently analyze data and trends, forecast demand, and lead with data-driven strategy in healthcare
Includes ExcelĀ® and TableauĀ® videosoftwaretutorials, diverse healthcare examples, datasets, and more to build skills through real-world application
Authored by expert educators and practitioners in health management and healthcare analytics
Instructor Resources include an Instructorās Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more
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Preface
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SECTION 1. DATA, ANALYSIS, AND TRANSLATION TO ACTION
Chapter 1. Using Quantitative and Analytic Methods for Managing Healthcare Services
Chapter 2. Data, Data Sources, Data Quality, and Foundations
Chapter 3. Statistical and Analytical Foundations
Chapter 4. Data Display
SECTION 2. INTERNAL EFFICIENCY
Chapter 5. Quality and Process Improvement
Chapter 6. Decision Analysis
SECTION 3. MATCHING DEMAND AND SUPPLY
Chapter 7. Capacity Analysis
Chapter 8. Simulation Modeling
Chapter 9. Discrete-Event Simulation and Its Applications
Chapter 10. Queueing and Scheduling
Chapter 11. Inventory and Supply Chain Management
SECTION 4. FORECASTING AND PREDICTION
Chapter 12. Foundations of Forecasting
Chapter 13. Time Series Forecasting Techniques
Chapter 14. Linear Regression Forecasting
Chapter 15. Seasonality and Other Model Considerations
SECTION 5. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Chapter 16. The Time Value of Money
Chapter 17. Economic Analysis
SECTION 6. PROJECTS AND STRATEGY
Chapter 18. Project Management
SECTION 7. STRATEGY AND APPLICATIONS
Chapter 19. Postscript: A Framework for Defining, Analyzing, and Solving Managerial Problems
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Suggested Courses:
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Quantitative Management
- Healthcare Data Analytics
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- Instructor's Manual
- Test Bank
- Sample Syllabus
- Instructor Chapter PowerPoints
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- Release Date: October 22, 2025
- Paperback / softback
- 300 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 113
- ISBN: 9780826153524
- eBook ISBN: 9780826153531



















