Instructor Resources: Test bank, PowerPoint slides and a lesson plan
for each chapter, answers to the study questions, guides to the case
studies, and a transition guide to the new edition. Good management
requires a fundamental understanding of economics. In the rapidly
changing healthcare landscape, economics can provide a road map for
managers looking to effectively navigate strategic, goal-oriented
decisions while also improving population health outcomes. Economics
for Healthcare Managers provides the practical guide that healthcare
managers need to simplify and strengthen the decision-making process for
everyday issues. Written for those with little or no background in
economics, the book is designed to engage readers in today's policy and
management challenges. The author references classic studies while also
drawing on current research and emphasizing contemporary analyses. As
the purview of healthcare managers has expanded significantly, this
edition has been updated to reflect their evolving role. Featuring 17
new case studies, the book incorporates recent changes in health policy
and research, including new and revised content on: Realizing the Triple
Aim Profits, market structure, and market powerRegulations of the
Affordable Care Act Health insurance and the move toward value-based
paymentsThe healthcare financing system and alternative payment
mechanismsThe book and its companion materials combine multiple cases,
class activities, and special features to engage students and facilitate
active learning. These resources give students in the classroom the
opportunity to tackle the kinds of challenging economic issues they can
expect to face during their careers as healthcare managers.
