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Applying Quality Management in Healthcare by
Quality management is a complex process, especially in healthcare. Managers in todays environment need more than just an understanding of the historical concepts of quality. They need to understand how to achieve quality within the structure and relationships of the complex system of a healthcare organization. In this new third edition, Kelly has enhanced the content to promote an understanding of systems thinking in health services organizations. While still providing readers with the foundational concepts of quality management, she instructs readers on the system implications of understanding stakeholders and the role of policy, establishing goals in complex systems, improving and managing process change, performance measurement, and teamwork. Readers learn how to think critically using new frameworks, approaches, and tools and are given real-life examples and case studies to practice these skills. This edition features new and enhanced material, including: # Alternative assumptions to traditional quality management tools and techniques # An expanded Practice Lab with which readers can exercise newly learned quality techniques # A guide to using the CMS and Joint Commission quality indictors to improve systems of care # A glossary of terms # Additional case studies and exercises designed to individualize applications in the students own practice setting
Austin and Boxerman's Information Systems for Healthcare Management by
Before there was money, there was debt Every economics textbook says the same thing: Money was invented to replace onerous and complicated barter systems--to relieve ancient people from having to haul their goods to market. The problem with this version of history? There's not a shred of evidence to support it. Here anthropologist David Graeber presents a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom. He shows that for more than 5,000 years, since the beginnings of the first agrarian empires, humans have used elaborate credit systems to buy and sell goods--that is, long before the invention of coins or cash. It is in this era, Graeber argues, that we also first encounter a society divided into debtors and creditors. Graeber shows that arguments about debt and debt forgiveness have been at the center of political debates from Italy to China, as well as sparking innumerable insurrections. He also brilliantly demonstrates that the language of the ancient works of law and religion (words like "guilt," "sin," and "redemption") derive in large part from ancient debates about debt, and shape even our most basic ideas of right and wrong. We are still fighting these battles today without knowing it. Debt: The First 5,000 Years is a fascinating chronicle of this little known history--as well as how it has defined human history, and what it means for the credit crisis of the present day and the future of our economy. From the Hardcover edition.
The Business of Health by
This vibrant book displays 42 color plates ranging from majestic views to intimate glimpses, all of which contribute to what we have come to think of as a distinctly American vision. Works by some of the most important figures in the history of American art include Asher B. Durand; William Merritt Chase, Samuel Colman, Frederick Childe Hassam and Alex Katz.
Evidence-Based Management in Healthcare by
Too often in the fast-moving healthcare field, decision makers rely primarily on what has worked before. Evidence-Based Management in Healthcare explains how healthcare leaders can move from making educated guesses to using the best available information to make decisions. Learn what evidence-based management (EB management) is and how it can focus thinking and clarify the issues surrounding a decision. The book provides a straightforward process for asking the right questions, gathering supporting information from various sources, evaluating the information, and applying it to solve management challenges. Numerous real-life examples illustrate how the EB management approach is used in a variety of situations, from inpatient bed planning to operating room scheduling to leadership development. These examples also demonstrate the potential costs and benefits of EB management. Anthony R. Kovner, PhD, is a professor at The Wagner School of Public Service at New York University, and is director of the Master of Science in Management concentration for Nurse Leaders. Dr. Kovner has been a senior manager in two hospitals, a nursing home, a group practice, and a neighborhood health center, as well as a senior health care consultant for a large industrial union. He has written 11 books and 91 peer-reviewed articles. David J. Fine, PhD, FACHE, is the president and chief executive officer of St. Lukes Episcopal Health System. Dr. Fine has 35 years of experience as a healthcare executive and holds professorial appointments at Rice University, Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston. He is the author or coauthor of 4 books and 29 peer-reviewed articles. Richard DAquila, FACHE, is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at Yale-New Haven Hospital and executive vice president of Yale New Haven Health System.Mr. DAquila is a member of the lecturing faculty at
Healthcare Finance by
Like its predecessors, this textbook teaches the reader the fundamental concepts of healthcare finance, including both financial management and accounting. Fourth Edition Features New or expanded coverage of Municipal bond pools Cost of capital for not-for-profit and small businesses Modified internal rate of return Supply chain management Health savings accounts Current information reimbursement, along with updated real-world examples Easy-to-grasp spreadsheet illustrations of the calculations throughout the book Learning aids, including a glossary, self-test questions; and end-of-chapter key concepts, questions, and problems Companion Website Go online to access additional learning tools, including: Bonus chapter on distributions to owners of for-profit businesses Bonus chapter that covers capitation, rate setting, and risk sharing Appendixes that provide lists of financial and operating indicator ratios and their definitions The companion website can be accessed at at ache.org/books/HCFinance4. Companion Casebook Cases in Healthcare Finance, also published by Health Administration Press, is an ideal supplement to this text. Through real-world cases, it provides the opportunity to bridge the gap between learning concepts in a lecture setting and actually applying these concepts on the job. Be better prepared to deal with the multitude of issues that arise in the practice of healthcare finance. Also Available from Health Administration Press Understanding Healthcare Financial Management, Fifth Edition by Louis C. Gapenski, Ph.D., in collaboration with George H. Pink, Ph.D. Book jacket.
Introduction to the Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations by
This book introduces financial management in the context of the healthcare organization and the broader healthcare environment. The core finance topics are covered -- working capital, resource allocation, and financial analysis -- with a focus on the unique aspects of healthcare financial management. The objectives of healthcare financial management, the tax status of healthcare organizations, and third-party payers and payment methodologies are explained. A comprehensive overview of Medicare and Medicaid is also provided. New in this edition This edition has been thoroughly updated and redesigned to engage readers in learning. Key points, discussion questions, and on-page definitions are now included. The previously separate practice- problems book has been updated and folded into the text, providing many additional opportunities for readers to test their knowledge. The book concludes with a comprehensive case study that brings all the concepts together. The chapters on Medicare and Medicaid have been significantly expanded and updated to include information on healthcare reform and new laws pertaining to fraud and abuse.
Healthcare Delivered in the U.S.A. by
Whether our healthcare system reached its current crisis by way of fragmentation and misaligned policy or by way of self-interest and shortsightedness, what matters now is that the system is so convoluted and complex that only those intimate with its complex ways can hope to unravel the tangle. Creative healthcare providers and business experts adept at problem solving stand ready to weigh in with viable solutions but first they must be ordained in the terminology and the layers of confusion that have become endemic to the system. Margaret F. Schulte has made her reputation explaining the U.S. healthcare maze to IT professionals, students, and others not savvy to the arcane structures that make up our current system. With clarity that defies the very complexity of the problem, Dr. Schulte distills the whole of the U.S. healthcare system into something comprehensible if not logical and consequently, remediable. In this brilliantly simple work, she-- Examines the history of U.S. healthcare and details the maze of the current unforgiving system Explores the regulations that add more complexity than protection Discusses current and potential means of financing Looks at the contemporary movement towards quality and the solutions that technology can offer The truth is that we are in a morass, and we need to invite fresh thinkers to the table, Healthcare Delivery in the USA: An Introductionwill help those folks find their way to the table and once there, help them define new imperatives and goals that are all about the quality care we can no long afford to forego.
Healthcare Politics and Policy in America by
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the ways that health policy has been shaped by the political, socioeconomic, and ideological environment of the United States. The roles played by public and private, institutional and individual actors in designing the healthcare system are identified at all levels. The book addresses the key problems of healthcare cost, access, and quality through analyses of Medicare, Medicaid, the Veterans Health Administration, and other programs, and the ethical and cost implications of advances in healthcare technology. This fully updated fourth edition gives expanded attention to the fiscal and financial impact of high healthcare costs and the struggle for healthcare reform, culminating in the passage of the Affordable Care Act, with preliminary discussion of implementation issues associated with the Affordable Care Act as well as attempts to defund and repeal it. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and a comprehensive reference list. Helpful appendices provide a guide to websites and a chronology. PowerPoint slides and other instructional materials are available to instructors who adopt the book.
Health Care Reform and Disparities by
This book exposes and examines how Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance plans combined with widespread business practices and fraud create inequity—the root cause of our dysfunctional health care system, and the reason for the rising cost of health care for all Americans.
Health Policymaking in the United States by 
Managed Care Law Manual by
*Portions updated yearly. Managed Care Law Manual is a unique legal guide specific to managed care filled with the facts health care attorneys, managed care organizations, and health care administrators need to make informed choices. This legal guide will help you know not only your legal obligations, but also those of your contracting partners, employers, third-party payers, physicians, and others so you can form the joint alliances that will be essential in the health care reform days ahead. This manual is always current with twice a year updates. Managed Care Law Manual has been updated to include: New information on CMS's proposed rule on the Medicare shared savings program for accountable care organizations Up-to-date material on civil monetary penalty sanctions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Information on states that require coverage for autism treatment Updated material on states that require health plans to cover patient care costs in clinical trials Case law regarding unreasonable restraint of trade New material on state external review laws Recent ERISA case law addressing claims based on denial of coverage Seff v. Broward County, a recent case dealing with voluntary wellness programs and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) New case law addressing false claims and credentialing Recent OIG advisory opinions regarding the Anti-Kickback statute Up-to-date material regarding state false claims acts Information on the recently released IRS/Treasury Priority Guidance Plan New CMS guidance regarding Medicare Advantage (MA) marketing and enrollment Recent case law regarding mental health coverage
The SAGE Handbook of Health Care Ethics by
The SAGE Handbook of Health Care Ethics is an influential collection of work by leading scholars on the fundamental and emerging themes which define health care ethics. Combining international and interdisciplinary perspectives, the Handbook provides a cutting-edge account of debates in five key areas: - health care ethics in an era of globalization - beginning and end-of-life - vulnerable populations - research ethics and technologies - public health and human rights. This authoritative Handbook brings together experts with backgrounds in philosophy, sociology, law, public policy and the health professions and reflects the increasing impact of globalisation and the dynamic advances in the fields of bioscience and genetics, which keep ethics at the centre of debates about the future direction of healthcare. It is an invaluable resource for all students, practitioners, academics and researchers investigating ethical issues in relation to healthcare.
Doing a Literature Review in Nursing, Health and Social Care by
How do I start my literature review? What sources can I go to for information? How do I analyse the work of others? This clear, practical book guides readers undertaking their own literature review through the process, giving them the skills and knowledge they need for success. The chapters address: - Different types of literature reviews - Critically analysing material - Presenting the final piece of work - Best practice in referencing and plagiarism - Systematic approaches to literature reviews A wide range of examples from books, journals and other sources are included to demonstrate the process in action. Each chapter also includes activities and checklists to help readers develop their own work. It will be an essential guide for all nursing and all allied healthcare students, as well as professionals working in practice.
Evaluating Research in Academic Journals-4th Ed by
* A supplementary guide for students who are learning how to evaluate reports of empirical research published in academic journals. * Your students will learn the practical aspects of evaluating research, not just how to apply a laundry list of technical terms from their textbooks. * Each chapter is organized around evaluation questions. For each question, there is a concise explanation of how to apply it in the evaluation of research reports. * Numerous examples from journals in the social and behavioral sciences illustrate the application of the evaluation questions. Students see actual examples of strong and weak features of published reports. * Commonsense models for evaluation combined with a lack of jargon make it possible for students to start evaluating research articles the first week of class. * The structure of this book enables students to work with confidence while evaluating articles for homework. * Avoids oversimplification in the evaluation process by describing the nuances that may make an article publishable even though it has serious methodological flaws. Students learn when and why certain types of flaws may be tolerated. They learn why evaluation should not be performed mechanically. * This book received very high student evaluations when field-tested with students just beginning their study of research methods. * Contains more than 60 new examples from recently published research. In addition, minor changes have been made throughout for consistency with the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
How to Read a Paper by
How to Read a Paper is one of the bestselling texts on evidence-based medicine, used by health care professionals and medical students worldwide. Trisha Greenhalgh's ability to explain the basics of evidence-based medicine in an accessible and readable way means the book is an ideal introduction for all, from first year students to experienced practitioners. This is a text that explains the meaning of critical appraisal and terms such as 'numbers needed to treat', 'how to search the literature', 'evaluate the different types of papers' and 'put the conclusions to clinical use'. New features of the third edition include: New discussion putting evidence-based medicine into the current context, with more emphasis on patient perspectives Increased coverage of qualitative research in evidence-based medicine New information on literature sources and search mechanisms
Qualitative Methods for Health Research by
'The new edition of Green and Thorogood's Qualitative Methods for Health Research presents a great choice for professors teaching courses across the health care spectrum due to its authors' ability to give students a diverse buffet designed to whet appetites and increase hunger for more qualitative research nourishment' - The Weekly Qualitative Report Suitable for researchers and students in the fields of public health, health services research, nursing and health promotion, Qualitative Methods for Health Research provides a thorough and practical introduction to designing, conducting and appraising qualitative research. Qualitative Methods for Health Research is full of easy-to-follow guidance on how to apply core research skills to health research. Drawing on over twenty years experience of teaching methodology, Green and Thorogood cover the essentials of the theory and principles of applied research in an accessible way. Using examples from a range of settings, this book introduces readers to the key debates in qualitative methodology; issues in designing ethical, feasible and rigorous projects; the main ways of collecting and analysing qualitative data and ways of appraising and writing qualitative research. This new, Second Edition covers developments in systematic reviews of qualitative research and analysis, and includes a chapter focusing on practical issues of qualitative work within applied health research programmes. Key features include: - Case studies - Chapter summaries and key points - Glossary Qualitative Methods for Health Research is an invaluable introduction for both health professionals and students with little prior knowledge of social theory. Judith Green is a Reader in Sociology of Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Nicki Thorogood is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
AMA Manual of Style by
For decades indispensable, the AMA Manual of Style continues to provide editorial support to the medical and scientific publishing community. Since the 1998 publication of the 9th edition, however, the world of medical publishing has rapidly modernized, and the intersection of research andpublishing has become ever more complex. The 10th edition of the AMA Manual of Style, published in early 2007, brings this definitive manual into the 21st century with a broadened international perspective. In doing so, the 10th edition has expanded its electronic guidelines, with the understanding that authors now routinely submit articles through online systems and often cite Web-only content. Ethical and legal issues receive increased attention, with detailed guidelines on authorship, conflicts ofinterest, scientific misconduct, intellectual property, and the protection of individuals' rights in scientific research and publication. The new edition examines research ethics and editorial independence and features new material on indexing and searching as well as medical nomenclature. JAMA and the Archives Journals, one of the most groups of medical publications in the world, have lent members of their expert staff of professional journal editors to the committee that has produced this edition. Extensively peer-reviewed, the 10th edition provides a welcome and improved standardfor the growing international medical community. More than a style manual, this 10th edition offers invaluable guidance on how to navigate the dilemmas that authors and researchers and their institutions, medical editors and publishers, and members of the news media who cover scientific researchconfront in a society that has thrust these issues center stage.
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions by
Make sense of the complex world of health care with Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 10th Edition! This one-stop reference includes detailed entries that help you communicate more effectively with colleagues in various disciplines. With over 56,000 definitions, 2,450 photographs and line drawings, and supporting reference appendixes and atlases, it is an indispensable reference for students and professionals alike. Over 56,000 entries offer detailed definitions, as well as the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. Strict, common-sense alphabetical organization makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. Detailed appendixes provide you with useful information on lab values, symbols and abbreviations, pharmacology, infection control standards, and more that can be used throughout your health career. NEW! Approximately 5,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. NEW! Completely updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions to reflect current healthcare practice and equipment.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioural sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language. Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication. The sixth edition offers new and expanded instruction on publication ethics, statistics, journal article reporting standards, electronic reference formats, and the construction of tables and figures. The sixth edition has been revised and updated to include: new ethics guidance on such topics as determining authorship and terms of collaboration, duplicate publication, plagiarism and self-plagiarism, disguising of participants, validity of instrumentation, and making data available to others for verification; new journal article reporting standards to help readers report empirical research with clarity and precision; simplified APA heading style to make it more conducive to electronic publication; updated guidelines for reducing bias in language to reflect current practices and preferences, including a new section on presenting historical language that is inappropriate by present standards; new guidelines for reporting inferential statistics and a significantly revised table of statistical abbreviations; and, new instruction on using supplemental files containing lengthy data sets and other media. This book includes significantly expanded content on the electronic presentation of data to help readers understand the purpose of each kind of display and choose the best match for communicating the results of the investigation, with new examples for a variety of data displays, including electro physiological and biological data. It offers consolidated information on all aspects of reference citations, with an expanded discussion of electronic sources emphasising the role of the digital object identifier (DOI) as a reliable way to locate information. It features expanded discussion of the publication process, including the function and process of peer review. It contains a discussion of ethical, legal, and policy requirements in publication; and guidelines on working with the publisher while the article is in press. Key to this edition of the Publication Manual is an updated and expanded Web presence. Look up additional supplemental material keyed to this book. This book lets you test your knowledge of APA Style with a free tutorial on style basics. It lets you learn about the changes in the sixth edition with a free tutorial reviewing key revisions. Sign up for an on-line course to enrich and enhance your understanding of APA Style. Read the APA Style blog and share your comments on writing and referencing. Consult frequently asked questions to sharpen your understanding of APA Style. This title lets you examine additional resources on such topics as ethics, statistics, and writing. It lets you familiarise yourself with submission standards for APA books and journals.
Medical and Health Science Statistics Made Easy by
Medical and Health Science Statistics Made Easy provides health professionals and students with easy-to-understand explanations of key statistical techniques used in medical literature. In a concise and user-friendly format, readers will grasp firm knowledge of medical statistics, including confidence intervals and probability values, numbers needed to treat t tests and other parametric tests, survival analysis, and more. Highlighted examples, exam tips, and items of difficulty make this an ideal primer for all health-related students and professionals.
Healthcare Operations Management by
This book focuses on operations management and the strategic implementation of programs, techniques, and tools for reducing costs and improving quality. It covers the basics of operations management and explains how operations and process improvement relate to contemporary healthcare trends, such as evidence-based medicine and pay-for-performance. The book's practical approach includes real-world examples to illustrate concepts and explanations of software tools, such as Excel and Project, that solve operational problems. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to address current issues facing healthcare managers. Major revisions include extensive updates to the chapters on statistical tools, Six Sigma, and the Lean enterprise. The chapter on project management now includes information on agile project management, and the chapter on scheduling and capacity management has been substantially rewritten and expanded. A new chapter on improving financial performance with operations management has been added. Key Features Aligns strategic and operational goals, including the use of project management tools and balanced-scorecard techniques, to execute and monitor projects Includes chapter overviews, a running glossary, Thoroughly explores performance tools, techniques, and programs, including Six Sigma, the Lean enterprise, and simulation Applies process improvement tools to supply chain management, scheduling, and other discussion questions, and problems for each chapter healthcare issues Student Resources Students can access an online book companion that features additional learning tools, including Excel templates, instructional videos, tutorials, exercises, and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter. Also provided are links to webcasts, web demonstrations, and case studies related to specific topics. Book jacket.
Introduction to Healthcare Quality Management, Second Edition by 
Understanding Healthcare Financial Management by
Todays healthcare managers are placing increased emphasis on financial implications when making operating decisions. Understanding Healthcare Finance, Sixth Edition provides the financial theory and the "nuts and bolts" tools managers need for managerial decision making. Woven throughout the book are tips and techniques for using spreadsheet analyses to make better financial decisions in a variety of provider settings. Real-world examples are used throughout to illustrate concepts. The sixth edition includes coverage of: # Medicare reimbursement methods # Pay-for-performance and consumer-directed health plans # Revenue cycle # Credit enhancement # Business unit forecasting # Merger activity in the health services industry # Antitrust regulation # Overview of derivatives COMPANION WEBSITE ENHANCES LEARNING AND CLARIFIES CONCEPTS Go online to access additional tools for financial decision making: # Excel models that illustrate text calculations # Excel problem sets that cover new concepts # A bonus chapter, "Distributions to Owners: Bonuses, Dividends, and Repurchases" # Tutorial on using a financial calculator New online resources: # A healthcare reform primer that explains how new reform legislation - the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - affects healthcare financial management # Mini-cases that provide more detailed real-world practice with concepts
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