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Access the 2026 updated Section 1: The Evolution of Healthcare Administration study guide featuring structured notes, key concepts, and exam-focused review material. Topics include the historical development of healthcare systems, evolution of healthcare administration as a profession, major healthcare delivery models, shifts from hospital-based care to integrated health systems, public vs private healthcare development, and key milestones in health policy and reform. The guide also explores the growth of health services management, changing roles of administrators, and the impact of technology, regulation, and economics on modern healthcare systems. Designed for students of healthcare administration, public health, nursing, and health policy preparing for exams and coursework. Instant PDF download for efficient and structured learning.

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Health Care an act or deed btw the healthcare provider & the pt to maintain or improve the
pt's healthcare status


Biomedical Model a theoretical framework in healthcare that views illness and disease as primarily
resulting from biological factors


Holistic Health an approach to wellness that simultaneously addresses the physical, mental,
emotional, social, and spiritual components of health




Holistic Medicine the practice of healthcare professionals using a diverse range of disciplines,
religious philosophies, and cultural practices to heal individuals, communities,
and the environment

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Functional Organizational Structure the organization is split into departments based on employee expertise, such as
the manager or Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commercial & marketing, finance,
accounting, managerial, facilities, etc.


Functional Organizational Structures ADVANTAGES efficent use of specialized skills & resources
decreaces duplication of scarce resources
facilitates communication & collaboration c/in department


Functional Organizational Structure DISADVANTAGES specialization can lead to departments operating in silos
potential for decreased communication c other departments
NARROW business perspectives
short - term focus on routine tasks


Functional Organization Structure Works Best When...? business environment is stable and predictable
organization is small - medium size
quality is maintained through routine tasks


Multi - Divisional Organization Structure the chief corporation comprises several smaller business units or divisions based
on geographic locations, products, or services so that the daily processes or
functions occur @ the unit or divisional level, allowing the separate units or
divisions to operate independently


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Multi - Divisional Organizational Structure ADVANTAGES ability to hold corporate executives accountable for the results of local
operations that are c/in their control


Multi - Divisional Organizational Structure duplication of functions, such as products and services across divisions, which
DISADVANTAGES threatens the quality & costs of healthcare
increased operational costs due to the inability to achieve economies of scale
leads to a lack of standardization & inefficiences


Mstrix Organizational Structure comprises the functional structure and a temporary project structure, which
requires using 2 managers simultaneously




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