Population, Community, and Public Health Management: A Guide for Healthcare Leaders

Delivering optimal care to patients requires healthcare leaders to consider the broader context in which care is provided. Population, Community, and Public Health Management, authored by Jason S. Turner, explains how to improve care for both patients and the broader community by applying management concepts that extend beyond individual healthcare institutions.

A Comprehensive Textbook for Effective Healthcare Management

This extensively revised second edition has evolved from a casebook into a core textbook, providing students with the essential definitions, frameworks, and primary concepts needed to analyze real-world case studies. The book features eight expanded overview chapters, covering the fundamental principles of population, community, and public health management.

Understanding the Differences and Similarities between Population, Community, and Public Health

Didactic chapters delve into the differences and similarities between population, community, and public health, exploring these fields from a management perspective. This comprehensive approach enables healthcare leaders to develop a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between these fields and their implications for effective healthcare management.

Real-World Cases and Applications

The book includes 16 real-world cases that present multi-faceted, complex management dilemmas in settings that extend beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices. These cases cover a range of topics, including value-based financing, population health management, veterans’ health, services for seniors, and providing healthcare to immigrant children via schools. Seven new cases focus on current topics, such as integrating public health and healthcare delivery, and addressing the unique challenges of healthcare management in diverse settings.

By applying the concepts and principles outlined in Population, Community, and Public Health Management, healthcare leaders can develop the skills and knowledge needed to improve care for patients and the broader community, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and more effective healthcare systems.

Publisher: Health Administration Press
Publication Date: October 15, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781640554023