Explains how investigators can select appropriate analytical frameworks and research methods to illuminate a specific aspect or parameter of a health-care management structure. Among the topics are selected indicators measuring personal and community health, assessing effectiveness and efficiency in hospital performance, and forecasting and strategic planning for hospital services. Minimizes the use of complex statistical language so that students of health care management and administration can become comfortable with the subject. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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