Walk through true stories of trials and triumphs as Catherine Page shows you how to create a personal business plan that will set you up for successwhether you decide to own a clinic or focus on direct patient care.

Table of Contents

• PREFACE
• REVIEWERS
• CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
• Preface
• Becoming a Healthcare Manager
• Managers and Leaders in Contemporary Healthcare Organizations
• Healthcare Organizations
• Introduction to Healthcare as a Unique Insurance-Based Business
• RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEALTHCARE MANAGER
• Preface
• Responsibilities for Vision, Mission, and Goal Setting
• Responsibilities for Policies and Procedures
• Marketing Responsibilities
• Staffing Responsibilities in Healthcare
• Responsibilities for Patient Care
• Fiscal Responsibilities
• Risk Management, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities
• Communication Responsibilities
• MANAGEMENT IN SPECIFIC HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
• Preface
• Management Issues in Long-Term Care
• Management Issues in Outpatient Centers
• Management Issues in School-Based Services
• Management Issues in Home-Care Organizations
• Management Issues in Hospitals and Health Systems
• Appendix 1 A Brief History of Organizations, Leadership, and Management
• Appendix 2 Outlines for Three Strategic Plans