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Guide to the Healthcare Industry
About this book
Healthcare?s advancements are undeniable, but delivering good value remains a challenge. Costs rise while quality improvements lag, leading some to call for removing business from healthcare entirely. This book offers a different perspective, inviting students and professionals to consider the potential of evidence-based business practices to improve healthcare and reduce costs.
This engaging guide explores the unique complexities of the healthcare industry, highlighting why it?s ripe for disruption through innovative business solutions. By delving into how traditional models might not fit healthcare perfectly, the book paves the way for understanding how better business practices can unlock the potential for higher quality care at a lower cost.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Introduction: Porter’s Framework in the Healthcare Industry
- Chapter 2 The Healthcare Market: Barriers to Entrants
- Chapter 3 Healthcare Suppliers: Driving Healthcare Costs
- Chapter 4 Healthcare Buyers: Negotiating Price
- Chapter 5 Alternative Healthcare: The Threat of Disruption From Substitutes
- Chapter 6 Competition: Trends in the Healthcare Industry
- Chapter 7 The Future of the Healthcare Industry: Social Factors
- Chapter 8 The Future of the Healthcare Industry: Environmental Factors
- Chapter 9 Case Studies: A Real-World Glimpse Into the Healthcare Industry
- Chapter 10 Putting Ideas Into Practice: Innovation in Care Models
- Bibliography
- Index