Best Hospital Administration Books of 2025

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande is a fascinating book that discusses the complexity of our lives and how we can deal with it using checklists. Gawande argues that the volume and complexity of knowledge today has exceeded our ability as individuals to properly deliver it consistently, correctly, and safely. He makes a compelling case for the use of checklists in various fields, from medicine to disaster recovery, to professions and businesses of all kinds. The book is loaded with fascinating stories, and it honestly changed the way the reader thinks about the world. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their productivity and efficiency.

Medicare For You: A Smart Person's Guide by Diane J. Omdahl RN MS is an essential guide for anyone approaching Medicare eligibility. With over 10,000 Americans becoming eligible for Medicare every day, author Diane J. Omdahl, a true pioneer in the field of Medicare benefits, takes readers through every step of the process, ensuring they make the right decisions at the right time. This book is a must-read to avoid costly mistakes and scams and ensure that Medicare works for you. Overall, it is an excellent resource for those looking to maximize their Medicare benefits.

Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital by Eric Manheimer is an intense and involving memoir that offers a poignant look at the lives of twelve different patients at the country's oldest public hospital. From dignitaries to illegal immigrants, the book highlights the complex mind-body connection of each patient's plights. What makes this book unique is the author's blend of personal experiences with social implications. As the Medical Director of Bellevue Hospital, Manheimer not only saves lives but also becomes a patient himself. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in medical memoirs and the human experience.

The Harriet Lane Handbook is a must-have for all healthcare professionals who treat pediatric patients. The 22nd edition of this portable reference is concise, easy to use, and provides fast, accurate information on pediatric diagnosis and treatment. It includes updated content, an all-new chapter on Psychiatry, and reorganized information on Emergency and Critical Care Management, as well as Traumatic Injuries. The Pediatric Drug Formulary, updated by Carlton K. K. Lee, PharmD, MPH, provides the latest in pharmacologic treatment of pediatric patients. The book's outline format ensures quick and easy access to information, even in the most demanding circumstances. Highly recommended for healthcare providers taking care of pediatric patient populations."

Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital is a gripping and thought-provoking book that investigates the deaths of patients at a New Orleans hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Pulitzer Prize winner Sheri Fink brings readers inside Memorial Medical Center, where exhausted staff were forced to make difficult decisions about which patients to prioritize for rescue. Fink raises important questions about end-of-life care and the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals during times of crisis. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in healthcare, ethics, and human nature in times of crisis.

The Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and practical resource for clinicians seeking to optimize inpatient care and sharpen their leadership skills. The book has been completely updated to reflect the evolving practice responsibilities of hospitalists, including value-based medicine, expanded surgical content, and bedside clinical reasoning. With over 600 illustrations and hundreds of tables, the book covers clinical, organizational, and administrative areas central to the practice of hospital medicine. The unique boxed Key Clinical Questions and case studies make this book an essential read for clinicians in the field of health care delivery.

The book "Medical Billing & Coding for Beginners 2023" is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to start a career in medical billing and coding. It provides a step-by-step blueprint to launch a successful career in this field, which is currently in high demand in the United States. The book covers everything from the skills needed to become an expert medical coder to the different types of coding required to report patient data to insurance companies. It also discusses the flexible employment options available and the skills companies require of coding and billing applicants. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in pursuing a career in medical billing and coding.

Deep Medicine by Eric Topol is a compelling read that explores the potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing patient care. The book highlights the broken doctor-patient relationship and how AI can transform everything from diagnosis to treatment, reducing costs and human mortality. Topol's vision is optimistic, and he argues that AI can save time, lives, and money. The book is enlightening and provides a gimlet-eyed look at the role of computers in medicine. Overall, Deep Medicine is a unique and important account that should be required reading for medical practitioners and the public alike.

Gapenski's Healthcare Finance: An Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management, Seventh Edition is an essential read for healthcare managers who want to make informed financial decisions that promote the financial well-being of their organizations. Authors Kristin L. Reiter and Paula H. Song provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare finance, including both accounting and financial management, alongside practical tools that managers can use to solve finance problems in provider organizations. The book examines the current financial environment, with an emphasis on health system design, healthcare insurance, and reimbursement methodologies. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for healthcare leaders seeking to optimize financial operations while providing optimal patient care.

The Control of Communicable Diseases Manual is an official report of the American Public Health Association. The book covers various aspects of communicable diseases and their control, including the epidemiology of infectious diseases, disease surveillance, and outbreak investigation. It also discusses the prevention and control measures for specific diseases, such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and Zika virus. The book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, public health officials, and policymakers who are involved in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Overall, the Control of Communicable Diseases Manual is a comprehensive and informative guide that provides valuable insights into the management of communicable diseases.