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Becoming a Healthcare Leader introduces readers to theories, philosophies, strategies, methods, techniques, and lessons that have proven effective when applied to the field of healthcare management. The book shares insights from experienced hospital and healthcare leaders and prepares students for success in entry-level administrative positions and beyond. The material explores the important role leadership plays in an industry in transition, as well as what is needed to become an effective healthcare leader. In addition, it addresses specific leadership skills such as creating a culture of collaboration, fostering accountability, and putting motivational theories into practice. Students also learn about creating a strategic vision, developing a business planning cycle, marketing health service delivery, making business presentations, creating an enterprise risk management program, and dealing with the media. The third edition features edits throughout to consolidate and streamline the information, as well as new information and images. Becoming a Healthcare Leader is a practical tool for teaching and learning about becoming an effective healthcare leader at any level or position. It can be used in general healthcare management and leadership classes by those focused on becoming an effective healthcare leader, as well as by those already practicing leadership in a health service organization.

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Steven B. Reed, FACHE is Executive in Residence for the Indiana University Indianapolis Master of Health Administration program and a senior lecturer in the undergraduate and graduate programs. He has over 27 years of experience in hospital administration in proprietary hospital systems and not-for-profit community hospitals, along with 8 years as a hospital and health care consultant. In 2024, he received the Trustees Teaching Award from the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University - Indianapolis. He holds a master's degree in health administration from Indiana University Indianapolis and a bachelor's degree in business management and marketing from Indiana State University.

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