The Academic Health Center: Leadership and Performance Book by Don Detmer Elaine Steen

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Has a publisher damage stamp on cover page otherwise it is in unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2005, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Academic Health Center: Leadership and Performance examines the intricate challenges faced by leadership and management in academic health centres, paralleling those seen within the corporate sector. This comprehensive book emphasises value-driven management and presents the most current insights surrounding the integrated missions of education, research, and service, forming a consensus on effective practices in the field.Grounded in reports from the Blue Ridge Academic Health Group, the text introduces a framework designed to address the complexities of enhancing health in the twenty-first century. It features invited commentaries and case studies contributed by leading experts from within and beyond the United States. The book identifies essential public policies and organisational practices that can optimise individual and community health outcomes, while showcasing innovative strategies and practices within the sector.This work is particularly relevant for managers and leaders in clinical and basic science departments within academic health centres, as well as those engaged in studies of health systems management. It serves as an important resource for understanding the dynamics of leadership, policy, and performance in complex health environments. The authors, Don E. Detmer and Elaine B. Steen, bring extensive expertise to this subject. Detmer, a Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia and former CEO of health sciences centres, founded the Blue Ridge Academic Health Group. Steen, a health policy analyst, has significant experience managing projects related to health policy and holds a connection with the University of Virginia. Together, they provide a pivotal contribution to the understanding of leadership and performance in academic health centres. (LL).…