RESEARCH PROJECT – TOPIC SELECTION
Healthcare organizations in the 21st century, and the management thereof, face numerous obstacles in relation to providing products and services that are cost effective, of superior quality, and accessible to those that seek them. As a result, healthcare managers (in all functional areas) draw on a wide range of theories, best practices, and experience to guide their decisions.
Choose 1 of the following 10 broad areas as the main topic of your Research Project and then decide on a specific topic, focusing on the 21st century healthcare environment (a current issue or current/future challenge) based upon knowledge of current literature and industry best practices. Below are broad topics to consider:
1. Healthcare Marketing
2. Quality Improvement in Healthcare
3. Advances in Healthcare Information Technology
4. Financing Healthcare
5. Physician and/or Nurse Labor Shortages
6. Addressing Health Disparities
7. Managed health care
8. Health reform topic for my Research Project
9. Healthcare Access
10. Healthcare Cost containment