TY - BOOK AU - Kovner, Anthony R. AU - Neuhauser, Duncan, 1939- ED - The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives ED - The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives TI - Health services management: readings, cases, and commentary SN - 9788182742079 U1 - REF 362.1068 KEL 22 PY - 2006/// CY - New Delhi PB - Pentagon Press KW - Hospitals--Administration | Health facilities--Administration | Health services administration | Health services administration Case studies N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This edition features twenty new cases that provide a unique overview of management and organizational behavior theory. The role of the health services manager is explained throughout the updated version of this classic textbook. Topics covered include: service-line management; healthcare reform; the medical home; accountable care organizations; community benefit; and CEO compensation. This book uses a three-pronged approach to examine the skills and experience health services managers need to succeed. Commentaries introduce the topic and provide the context for the readings and cases that follow. Readings bring fresh voices to the topic and provide evidence and timely examples. Cases give students practice in making managerial decisions in a wide variety of settings and situations. -- Edited summary from book ER -