Strategic Healthcare Management: Planning and Execution

Through cases, examples, and assignments, this book comprehensively explores the planning, management, and implementation of mission-driven healthcare strategy. The author a university professor, consultant, and former hospital CEO taps into his global experience to present practical concepts and their real-life applications, highlighting the importance of both competitive and collaborative strategies to an organization s success in the healthcare marketplace.

The book is divided into six major components:

Stephen L. Walston, PhD, is professor and associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Oklahoma s College of Public Health in the Department of Health Administration and Policy and president of TSW American Institute of Leadership and Quality, a consultancy firm that specializes in leadership training, strategic planning, and feasibility studies. His former roles include MHA program director at Indiana University, faculty member at Cornell University, and 14 years of executive experience at hospitals in the western United States. Dr. Walston earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He also has been active internationally, helping organizations in the Middle East and Central America improve their strategic direction and leadership capabilities.