Covering both theory and practice, this text/reference examines the history, principles, aims, elements, and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Each chapter provides about 10 pages of ov
This is not a technical manual written by attorneys; rather, it is written by a practitioner/consultant who has worked in non-profit healthcare for 30 years. Writing in a conversational style, Bjork (
Welch (clinical emergency medicine, U. of Utah) et al., physicians and an attorney, explain the role of executive leadership in reducing risk for emergency department patients, providers, and the orga
Strategic planning remains an important and frequently used management tool. A sound strategic plan helps hospitals and systems cope with the variety of contingencies that arise in the dynamic healthc
Analyzing the current state of health care in the US, the authors, two physicians, present a cogent case for hospitals increasing the number of physicians they directly employ, as opposed to the more
This highly respected annual guide to healthcare trends will help you plan for the future. Written by an expert panel, Futurescan 2013 highlights eight key trends affecting the nation's healthcare org
Spath, a health information management professional with experience in healthcare quality and safety improvement, introduces the basic principles and techniques of quality measurement, evaluation, and
Now in its fourth edition, Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law and Ethics offers teachers and students a comprehensive textbook on the subject. The text is divided into sections covering the role of
Presented by certified legal nurse consultant McGlown, 13 papers discuss, for healthcare administrators, planning and preparedness for disaster (especially terrorism). Topics include the implementatio
Ethical dilemmas are common in healthcare management. Although there is no handbook providing absolute solutions to ethics challenges, healthcare leaders can seek guidance and insight from others who
The editor of this book identifies it with the patient-and-family-centered healthcare movement; it may also be useful to students and professionals in narrative medicine and healthcare activism. The b
Why do some leaders inspire high performance while others have trouble motivating staff? Successful leaders understand that people select a healthcare profession because of an innate desire to help ot
