Healthcare systems are complex institutions that involve the interaction of clinicians, managers, politicians and the public.rnrnThe external political environment, the blurring of professional boundaries, clinical advances, changing expectations and financial constraints combine to provide continuing organizational challenges for healthcare managers.rnrnrnrnInteractive small group exercises will help cement knowledge gained from each session - integrated to offer a clear understanding of the complex concepts to provide vital knowledge of the:rnrn - Structure and organisation of different healthcare systems.rn - Health policy process.rn - Strengths and weaknesses of various modes of financing and organising healthcare systems.rn - The connections and disconnections between primary, secondary and specialist health care.rn - Current and emerging trends in health policy and health sector reform.rn - Importance of safety and quality in healthcare management.rn - Challenges faced by managers when engaged in changing and reforming healthcare systems.

Period
30-06-2014 - 04-07-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
Mid to senior healthcare managers, clinicians with management responsibilities and health policy makers.

Course aim
This course offers key knowledge in recognising and addressing the challenges and evolving needs for effectively managing the healthcare environment. It introduces the components that make up the healthcare management environment and the important context, policies and processes involved in healthcare management.



Credits
0.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
GBP 2750[Convert to USD]Full information on fees available at https://www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/shortcourses/index/name/healthpolicymanagement/keyword/executive-summer-school

Course leader
Dr Juan BaezarnJuan Baeza is a Lecturer in Health Policy at Kings College London. Juan has carried out research in a number of areas of both primary and secondary health care in the UK and internationally, including a study evaluating the implementation

Scholarships
Kings Executive Summer School offers scholarship support for high-potential individuals. Scholarships awards are granted to those applicants who can best demonstrate the positive impact the scholarship will have upon their professional development, compa

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