Economics for Healthcare Managers: A Practical Guide for Decision-Making

Written by renowned expert Robert H. Lee, Ph.D., this comprehensive book provides healthcare managers with a straightforward and effective framework for tackling everyday challenges and improving decision-making processes. Accessible to readers with little or no background in economics, the book engages with contemporary policy and management issues, drawing on both classic studies and current research.

The extensively revised fifth edition covers the latest developments in key areas, including:

• Understanding the US Healthcare System and Financing

  Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the US healthcare system and financing mechanisms.

• Risk Evaluation and Management Strategies

  Learn how to identify and mitigate risks in healthcare management.

• Costs, Pricing, and Population Health

  Examine the intricate relationships between costs, pricing, and population health outcomes.

• Forecasting and Supply and Demand Analysis

  Develop skills in forecasting and supply and demand analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

• Economic Analysis of Clinical and Managerial Interventions

  Explore the economic implications of clinical and managerial interventions in healthcare.

• Profits, Market Structure, and Market Power

  Understand the dynamics of profits, market structure, and market power in healthcare markets.

• Government Intervention in Healthcare Markets

  Analyze the role of government intervention in shaping healthcare markets.

• Behavioral Economics in Healthcare

  Discover how behavioral economics can inform healthcare management and policy.

The book features 37 real-world case studies, providing practical examples of how to apply economic concepts and strategies in healthcare management. With its comprehensive coverage and accessible approach, Economics for Healthcare Managers is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their decision-making skills.

Book Details:

Publisher: AUPHA/HAP Book
Language: English
Hardcover: 374 pages
ISBN-10: 1640553711
ISBN-13: 978-1640553712
Publication Date: March 9, 2023