Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations

Updated Framework for the Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations The Ninth Edition of Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations continues to advocate the importance of strategic thinking in healthcare leadership, delivering a framework for a complete strategic management process in health care organizations worldwide through the key elements of strategic thinking, strategic planning, and managing strategic momentum. This book includes clear discussion of concepts including health services external analysis, organizational internal analysis, the development of directional strategies, strategy alternative identification and evaluation, and the development and management of implementation strategies. This new edition contains numerous updates, including new chapters on health care settings, the rate and types of change taking place in the industry, disruptive disasters and catastrophic events such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, fires, earthquakes and pandemics, and strategic measurement and control through the development of metrics. Existing chapters have been updated with the latest research and developments and made more concise to streamline the presentation of strategic methods, issues, and practical steps. Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations is required reading for strategic managers seeking to become strategic thinkers with the ability to evaluate a rapidly changing industry, analyze data, question assumptions, and develop new ideas. Updated guide on essential strategic management practices for health care organisations Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations delivers an essential framework for leading health care organisations through strategic management, examining the processes of strategic thinking, consensus building and documentation of that thinking into a strategic plan, and creating and maintaining strategic momentum. This Ninth Edition contains numerous updates on the rapid advancements in the field of health care, different health care settings, and natural disasters in a healthcare context, with revisions to existing content reflecting the latest research and methodology in the field. This book shows readers how to: Map and analyse external issues, trends and events in the general environment, the health care system, and the service area Conduct a comprehensive service area competitor analysis and perform an internal analysis to determine competitive advantages and disadvantages Develop directional strategies, identify strategic alternatives, and make rational strategic decisions Create effective value-adding service delivery and support strategies, and translate service delivery and support plans into specific action plans Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations provides heath care management students and health care administrators with essential foundational guidance on strategic management concepts and practices, tailored to the unique needs of the health care industry.