Managing health services organizations and systems / by Kurt Darr, J.D., Sc.D., LFACHE, The George Washington University, Michael Nowicki, Ed.D., FACHE, FHFMA, Texas State University, San Marcos.

Preceded by Managing health services organizations and systems / by Beaufort B. Longest, Jr., Kurt Darr. Sixth edition. [2014]

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The new edition of Managing Health Services Organizations and Systems continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the leadership, financial understanding, and conceptual frameworks required to effectively manage the delivery of health services in the U.S. Emphasizing continuous quality and performance improvement throughout the organization, the authors explore essential knowledge and skills required for success in areas that include managerial problem solving, resource allocation and utilization, effective communication, organizational culture, human resources, facilitation of change, and ethical and legal responsibilities. This fully updated, reorganized, and revised 7th edition contains new content on information technology, artificial intelligence, and financial/quantitative analysis currently in widespread demand. Ninety case studies with discussion questions sharpen readers' problem-solving skills while inviting them further into the real world of hospital administration"-- Provided by publisher.