Becoming a Healthcare Leader

<p><em>Becoming a Healthcare Leader</em> introduces readers to theories philosophies strategies methods techniques and lessons that have proven effective when applied to the field of healthcare management. The book shares insights from experienced hospital and healthcare leaders and prepares students for success in entry-level administrative positions and beyond.<br /><br />The material explores the important role leadership plays in an industry in transition as well as what is needed to become an effective healthcare leader. In addition it addresses specific leadership skills such as creating a culture of collaboration fostering accountability and putting motivational theories into practice. Students also learn about creating a strategic vision developing a business planning cycle marketing health service delivery making business presentations and dealing with the media.<br /><br /><em>Becoming a Healthcare Leader</em> is a practical tool for teaching and learning about becoming an effective healthcare leader at any level or position. It can be used in general healthcare management and leadership classes by those focused on becoming an effective healthcare leader as well as by those already practicing leadership in a health service organization. Featuring newly added discussion questions the book is equally effective for in-class online and hybrid courses.</p><p><strong>Steven B. Reed FACHE</strong> holds a master's degree in health administration from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where he serves as the Executive in Residence and lecturer for the MHA Program in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. Professor Reed is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and President of Magellan Management Group LLC a healthcare consulting company. He has over 30 years experience in hospital administration in both proprietary and not-for-profit community hospitals. His consulting experience includes work with tertiary care single specialty and critical access hospitals and community-based health service organizations.</p><p><strong>Other Cognella titles by Steven Reed:</strong></p><p> Becoming a Healthcare Leader (First Edition)</p>