Quantitative Methods for Health Management
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-5352-4 (ISBN)
The book guides students through key methodologies, including data systems, process and systems analytics, demand forecasting, and decision modeling. Additionally, with a focus on real-world applications, students will learn how to work with healthcare data, analyze trends, simulate scenarios, and implement data-driven strategies to improve efficiency and outcomes. The text also emphasizes modern optimization techniques critical for healthcare operations management.
Featuring examples from diverse healthcare settings, this engaging textbook fosters a hands-on learning experience. Students will gain insights and skills from essential software tools, including Excel® and Tableau® with integrated video tutorials to enhance comprehension. Quantitative Methods for Health Management prepares students for careers in healthcare management by building the analytical competencies necessary for effective, evidence-based decision-making.
Key Features:
Provides a step-by-step approach to mastering quantitative tools for healthcare decision-making.
Presents guided video tutorials of key applications in Excel® and Tableau®.
Aligns with the 2024 AUPHA Body of Knowledge Domains.
Emphasizes data visualization, predictive analytics, and optimization techniques.
Includes case studies and examples across various healthcare settings.
Qualified instructors have access to expanded Instructor Resources featuring chapter PowerPoints, Test Banks, a Sample Syllabus, an Instructor Manual, datasets, and additional resources to supplement students' dynamic learning and interaction with the text.
Robert J. McGrath, PhD, Professor, Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Esmaeil Bahalkeh, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor, Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Lee F. Seidel, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Joanna Gyory, PhD, MS, Lecturer, Health Management and Policy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Preface
List of Videos
Resources
Student Resources
Instructor Resources
SECTION 1. DATA, ANALYSIS, AND TRANSLATION TO ACTION
Chapter 1. Using Quantitative and Analytic Methods for Managing Healthcare Services
Chapter 2. Data, Data Sources, Data Quality, and Foundations
Chapter 3. Statistical and Analytical Foundations
Chapter 4. Data Display
SECTION 2. INTERNAL EFFICIENCY
Chapter 5. Quality and Process Improvement
Chapter 6. Decision Analysis
SECTION 3. MATCHING DEMAND AND SUPPLY
Chapter 7. Capacity Analysis
Chapter 8. Simulation Modeling
Chapter 9. Discrete-Event Simulation and Its Applications
Chapter 10. Queueing and Scheduling
Chapter 11. Inventory and Supply Chain Management
SECTION 4. FORECASTING AND PREDICTION
Chapter 12. Foundations of Forecasting
Chapter 13. Time Series Forecasting Techniques
Chapter 14. Linear Regression Forecasting
Chapter 15. Seasonality and Other Model Considerations
SECTION 5. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Chapter 16. The Time Value of Money
Chapter 17. Economic Analysis
SECTION 6. PROJECTS AND STRATEGY
Chapter 18. Project Management
SECTION 7. STRATEGY AND APPLICATIONS
Chapter 19. Postscript: A Framework for Defining, Analyzing, and Solving Managerial Problems
| Erscheinungsdatum | 30.10.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 113 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8261-5352-6 / 0826153526 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-5352-4 / 9780826153524 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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