As health care organization leaders use data more consistently in decision making, it is important they understand the quantitative methods that help convert data to information. Quantitative Methods in Health Care Management provides important insights into the various quantitative methods, detailing many different problems and their solutions. It contains numerous helpful exhibits and graphics that explain and demonstrate the methods presented. It also provides a readable narrative for the manager who wants a high-level refresher on quantitative methods.’
Table of Content
Tables, Figures, & Exhibits.
Foreword.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
Introduction.
1. Introduction to Quantitative Decision-Making Methods in
Health Care Management.
2. Forecasting.
3. Decision Making in Health Care Facilities.
4. Facility Location.
5. Facility Layout.
6. Reengineering.
7. Staffing.
8. Scheduling.
9. Productivity.
10. Resource Allocation.
11. Supply Chain and Inventory Management.
12. Quality Control.
13. Project Management.
14. Queuing Models and Capacity Planning.
15. Simulation.
Appendices.
References.
Index.
About the author
Yasar A. Ozcan is professor of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Ozcan is editor-in-chief of Journal of Health Care Management Science and past president of the Health Care Applications Section of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS).
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