{"product_id":"9781119219828","title":"Analytics and Decision Support in Health Care Operations Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compendium of health care quantitative techniques based in Excel\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnalytics and Decision Support in Health Care Operations\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive introductory guide to quantitative techniques, with practical Excel-based solutions for strategic health care management. This new third edition has been extensively updated to reflect the continuously evolving field, with new coverage of predictive analytics, geographical information systems, flow process improvement, lean management, six sigma, health provider productivity and benchmarking, project management, simulation, and more. Each chapter includes additional new exercises to illustrate everyday applications, and provides clear direction on data acquisition under a variety of hospital information systems. Instructor support includes updated Excel templates, PowerPoint slides, web based chapter end supplements, and data banks to facilitate classroom instruction, and working administrators will appreciate the depth and breadth of information with clear applicability to everyday situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ability to use analytics effectively is a critical skill for anyone involved in the study or practice of health services administration. This book provides a comprehensive set of methods spanning tactical, operational, and strategic decision making and analysis for both current and future health care administrators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn critical analytics and decision support techniques specific to health care administration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease efficiency and effectiveness in problem-solving and decision support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocate appropriate data in different commonly-used hospital information systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct analyses, simulations, productivity measurements, scheduling, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom statistical techniques like multiple regression, decision-tree analysis, queuing and simulation, to field-specific applications including surgical suite scheduling, roster management, quality monitoring, and more, analytics play a central role in health care administration. \u003ci\u003eAnalytics and Decision Support in Health Care Operations\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential guidance on these critical skills that every professional needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121589436656,"sku":"9781119219828","price":81.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119219828_p0.jpg?v=1763696882","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119219828","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}