Healthcare Administration: Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of People and Communities

Abstract When we think of hospital staff, we often think of physicians, nurses, or other caregivers. These caregivers are only a part of the staff required to manage an efficient hospital. Behind the scenes there is hidden, incredibly important role in health services delivery - healthcare executive administration. Healthcare executives are responsible for providing the most basic of social services, the care of dependent people at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. …

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