@article { author = {Linnander, Erika L. and Mantopoulos, Jeannie M. and Allen, Nikole and Nembhard, Ingrid M. and Bradley, Elizabeth H.}, title = {Professionalizing Healthcare Management: A Descriptive Case Study}, journal = {International Journal of Health Policy and Management}, volume = {6}, number = {10}, pages = {555-560}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Kerman University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-5939}, eissn = {2322-5939}, doi = {10.15171/ijhpm.2017.40}, abstract = {Despite international recognition of the importance of healthcare management in the development of high-performing systems, the path by which countries may develop and sustain a professional healthcare management workforce has not been articulated. Accordingly, we sought to identify a set of common themes in the establishment of a professional workforce of healthcare managers in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings using a descriptive case study approach. We draw on a historical analysis of the development of this profession in the United States and Ethiopia to identify five common themes in the professionalization of healthcare management: (1) a country context in which healthcare management is demanded; (2) a national framework that elevates a professional management role; (3) standards for healthcare management, and a monitoring function to promote adherence to standards; (4) a graduatelevel educational path to ensure a pipeline of well-prepared healthcare managers; and (5) professional associations to sustain and advance the field. These five components can to inform the creation of a long-term national strategy for the development of a professional cadre of heathcare managers in LMIC settings.}, keywords = {Healthcare Management,Health Policy,Quality Improvement,Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)}, url = {https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3346.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3346_b233cd463f33f21db46b730df792dedb.pdf} }