This course introduces practical management in health care settings with real-world business knowledge and skills. It aims to better equip present and future health care managers to plan effectively, anticipate challenges and marshal resources. Students will gain an appreciation for the complexities of implementation in challenging health care settings. Concepts will be discussed briefly with the greater emphasis on concrete skills necessary for success. Concepts and skills will be tied to practice by examples, case studies, problem-solving, experimental exercises, and reflection. Topics include differentiating leadership from management, negotiating techniques, budgeting, and patient and process flow. PM733 is a summer-long course.

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