Contents

The contents list is presented as a study map. Assessment materials are included at the end of the book without being highlighted as a separate revision quiz in the front matter.

Chapter 1: The Nature of Strategy in Healthcare

Chapter 2: Healthcare Systems, Markets, and External Context

Chapter 3: Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Intent

Chapter 4: Governance, Stakeholders, and Strategic Leadership

Chapter 5: Environmental Scanning and Competitive Analysis

Chapter 6: Internal Analysis, Resources, and Capabilities

Chapter 7: Strategic Choice and Business-Level Strategy

Chapter 8: Service Lines, Portfolio Strategy, and Growth Decisions

Chapter 9: Finance, Value, and Resource Allocation in Strategy

Chapter 10: Quality, Risk, and Patient Safety as Strategic Priorities

Chapter 11: Digital Health, Innovation, and Transformation

Chapter 12: Workforce Strategy, Culture, and Change Leadership

Chapter 13: Strategy Implementation and Execution

Chapter 14: Performance Measurement and Strategic Control

Chapter 15: Ethics, Equity, Sustainability, and the Future of Healthcare Strategy

Appendix A: Strategy Tools and Templates

Appendix B: Integrated Mini-Cases

Appendix C: Glossary of Core Terms

Appendix D: Course Assessment Materials

Appendix E: Chapter Review and Discussion Bank

Appendix F: Sample Strategic Plan Narrative