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OverviewLeaders of rural healthcare organizations confront unique challenges. Payment systems, power dynamics, labor availability, and accessible resources differ considerably between rural and urban areas.Healthcare Leadership and Rural Communities outlines what it takes to manage care in a rural community and provides advice on overcoming the common challenges that healthcare executives confront. The authors provide candid insights gained from their experience as rural healthcare managers and their work with leaders in the field. Covered topics include the following: Measuring and managing rural care quality; Developing strong relationships with physicians; Financing and funding rural healthcare; Meeting demand for mental and behavioral health services Case studies provide an excellent starting point for discussions with healthcare teams, boards, providers, and local leaders on how to solve real-life difficulties and enhance cooperation. All healthcare organizations are linked to their communities, but rural providers have particularly strong ties. This book emphasizes the need for collaboration to safeguard the futures of organizations and their communities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bill Auxier , Nikki King , Tim PutnamPublisher: Health Administration Press Imprint: Health Administration Press ISBN: 9781640553750ISBN 10: 1640553754 Pages: 250 Publication Date: 31 August 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction to Rural Healthcare Leadership Chapter 2 - Being a Rural Health Leader Chapter 3 - Rural Health Quality Chapter 4 - Finance and Funding Rural Healthcare Chapter 5 - Recruiting, Retaining, and Developing Talent Chapter 6 - Collaborating with Local Healthcare Providers Chapter 7 - working with Tertiary Health Systems Chapter 8 - Marketing, Communications, Publicity, and Public Policy Chapter 9 - Medical and Clinical Staff Chapter 10 - Being a Rural CEO Chapter 11 - Community Hospital Boards Chapter 12 - Behavioral Health and Addictions Chapter 13 - Crisis Response Chapter 14 - FQHC and RHC Chapter 15 - Rural Health Equity Chapter 16 - Thing that get Rural Leaders Fired Chapter 17 - Study CasesReviewsAuthor InformationBill Auxier, PhD, develops rural health leaders through consulting, coaching, training, and research. Dr. Auxier is an adjunct associate professor of leadership at the University of Maryland Global Campus, as well as the program director of the National Rural Healthcare Association's C-suite executive certification programs. He is the author of various books and articles, as well as the creator and cohost of the Rural Health Leadership Radio podcast. Nikki King, DHA, serves on the National Rural Health Association’s Policy Congress and Government Affairs Committee, and as chair of the Rural Health Leadership Radio’s Board of Directors. Previously, Dr. King worked in population health, clinical statistics, and health administration, developing models of care for high-acuity individuals. She worked at the Center of Business and Economic Research before entering the healthcare field. Tim Putnam, DHA, MBA, FACHE, is a faculty member of the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Putnam was the CEO of critical access hospitals in Illinois and Indiana for over 20 years. He served as president of the National Rural Health Association and the Indiana Rural Health Association and speaks nationwide on the improvement of rural healthcare, transition from volume to value, rural graduate medical education, emergency medical services, and health equity. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |