Analysis & Evaluation of Health Care Systems By Thomas T.H. Wan, Ph.D.

About the Author
Foreword
Paul A. Gross
Preface
Acknowledgments

1. Introduction to Health Care Management Study
   
   
2. Selection and Formulation of a Research Problem for Management Study
   
   
3. Quantification of Variables and Measurement Issues
   
   
4. Cross-Sectional Study Design and Analysis
   
   
5. Time-Span or Longitudinal Study Design and Analysis
   
   
6. Managerial Epidemiology
   
   
7. Forecasting and Strategic Planning Methods for Hospital Services
   
   
8. Concepts and Principles of Evaluation Research
   
   
9. Evaluation Designs and Analysis
   
   
10. Assessing Effectiveness and Efficiency of Hospital Performance: A Multivariate Analytical Approach
    
    

Appendix A: Selected Indicators Measuring Personal and Community Health

Appendix B:  Medicare Diagnosis-Related Groups

Index