Managing Health Services Organizations and Systems

7th Edition (2021) • By Kurt Darr, Michael Nowicki, Manroop Chawla

Managing Health Services Organizations and Systems (Seventh Edition) is a comprehensive healthcare management textbook designed for healthcare administrators, students, instructors, and professionals responsible for leading and improving health services organizations. It provides structured, practical coverage of core management functions—strategy, finance, operations, compliance, quality, and leadership—within modern healthcare settings.

Written for academic programs and working professionals, this edition supports day-to-day decision-making while building foundational competence in health system leadership, governance, and organizational performance. It is particularly useful for MHA-aligned coursework and professional development in hospital, clinic, and health system environments.

Product Details

• Title: Managing Health Services Organizations and Systems
• Edition: 7th Edition (2021)
• Authors: Kurt Darr; Michael Nowicki; Manroop Chawla
• Publisher: Health Professions Press
• Publication Date: April 27, 2021
• ISBN-13: 9781938870903
• ISBN-10: 1938870905
• Format: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 7.25 × 1.6 × 10.25 inches (18.4 × 4.1 × 26.0 cm)
• Weight: 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg)
• Price: $99.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping Worldwide

Key Topics (Highlights)

• Strategic planning and leadership in healthcare organizations
• Financial management and budgeting for health systems
• Healthcare policy, ethics, and regulatory compliance (including privacy and governance)
• Quality improvement and patient safety frameworks
• Human resources, team leadership, and organizational culture
• Technology and operational change in healthcare administration

Standout Features

• Broad, end-to-end coverage of healthcare leadership and management
• Practical structure that supports coursework and real-world application
• Case-style learning emphasis for decision-making and management judgment
• Strong utility for healthcare administration programs and professional reference

Who Should Buy This?

• Healthcare administrators managing hospitals, clinics, and health systems
• Students in MHA, MPH (health management), and healthcare leadership programs
• Professors and instructors teaching healthcare management courses
• Consultants advising on operations, compliance, and health system performance

About the Authors

The author team brings expertise across healthcare administration, finance, and modern health system leadership. Their combined perspective supports both academic learning and practical application in healthcare organizations.

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Build stronger healthcare leadership and management capability with Managing Health Services Organizations and Systems, 7th Edition.

Overview

A comprehensive healthcare management textbook covering leadership, strategy, finance, compliance, operations, quality improvement, and organizational performance—ideal for healthcare administrators and MHA-aligned coursework.

Table of Contents (Highlights)

1. Introduction to Healthcare Management
2. Strategic Planning in Health Organizations
3. Financial Management and Budgeting
4. Human Resources and Team Leadership
5. Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Compliance
6. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
7. Technology and Administration in Healthcare
8. Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
9. Case Studies in Health Systems Management

Who Should Use This Book?

• Healthcare administrators and managers
• MHA students and healthcare leadership learners
• Instructors and program coordinators
• Consultants and operational improvement teams

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FAQs

• Is this book suitable for MHA programs? Yes, it is widely aligned with MHA and healthcare management curricula.
• Does this book cover healthcare finance and budgeting? Yes, it includes financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation in health systems.
• Does it address healthcare leadership and strategy?
  Yes, strategic planning, leadership development, and organizational performance are core themes.
• Is regulatory compliance covered? Yes, it addresses healthcare policy, ethics, governance, and regulatory compliance concepts.
• Does the book focus on hospitals only? No, it applies to hospitals, clinics, integrated health systems, and other healthcare organizations.
• Is this book useful for working professionals?
  Yes, it serves as both a professional reference and a management guide for practitioners.
• Does it include case studies or applied examples?
  Yes, it uses case-style scenarios to support applied learning and decision-making.
• Does it cover quality improvement and patient safety?
  Yes, quality improvement, patient safety, and performance management are included.
• Is this book used by instructors and professors?
  Yes, it is commonly adopted as a core or supplementary text in healthcare management courses.