Full Description
An AHA Press/Jossey-Bass Publication
Learn to reconceptualize strategy development in today'suncertain environment. This book introduces three specifictechniques--scenario planning, decision analysis, and game theory--that have been developed in the corporate world and tailored to theunique needs of the health care industry. The book also sharespractical implementation approaches, presents numerous real lifecase studies and lessons learned, and provides guidelines forreducing financial risks during plan implementation.
Contents
Introduction.
Understanding Risk and Uncertainty.
Strategy Formulation in Health Care.
Reducing Planning Risks through an Environmental Assessment.
Envisioning the Future through Planning Assumptions.
Tools to Address Uncertainty.
Defining Strategic Intent.
Developing Strategies and Measures of Success.
Financial Planning in an Era of Uncertainty.
Ensuring Success in Implementation.
Summary and Conclusions.
Glossary of Terms.
References.
Suggested Reading.