Incentives and barriers to system development are examined. Organization of different types of systems with emphasis on their governance, medical staff, and management and planning functions are discussed. This course examines behavioral processes required for healthcare organizations to be effective. These requirements for effective performance form the core elements of the course. Guest lectures from the managed-care community participate in some sessions.
Students present research plans and report on topics for an ongoing research project.
This course focuses on management skills essential for effectively administering healthcare organizations. The course provides a series of opportunities to think more deeply and systematically about leadership and to increase each student's personal capacities as a leader. Bolman and Deal's four-frame analysis of organizations is used as a conceptual framework. Special emphasis is given to labor relations and the unique aspects of labor law relevant to the health care field. This course considers the principles of ethical activity proper to Catholic health care facilities as well as an experiential method of applying these principles.