Managing Integrated Health Systems

The evolution of health care in recent years has brought profound and rapid changes to the industry as well as the requisite professional skills, knowledge, and expertise to manage this very complex business. Managing Integrated Health Systems provides managers with the necessary tools to understand and balance the efforts of complex organizations--which may have inherently conflicting incentives--all while giving them the knowledge required to succeed in this dynamic industry. Section One offers 14 chapters contributed by authors with a wealth of experience, both in the field and in academia. The chapters cover essential topics such as: information technology, finance and the new healthcare economy, legal aspects, managing human capital, patient safety and quality improvement, public policy, and more. In Section Two, students will benefit from interviews with eight nationally recognized experts from the field such as Don Berwick, Jeff Goldsmith, and Sister Carol Keehan, who offer practical expertise and wisdom on pertinent topics. Designed for students in graduate and upper level undergraduate programs, readers will come away with a comprehensive and effective toolset for a successful career in healthcare management and administration.…