The Conceptual Basis for Excellence in Health Management: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Equity

Abstract

The effective functioning of health services depends on the practice of healthcare management, which includes direction, administration, and leadership in healthcare organizations. By combining the concepts of public health and health policy, "health management" goes beyond healthcare administration. The European Health Management Association (EHMA) carried out this study to create a unified definition of health management because it is widely practiced but not universally acknowledged. This study proposed a comprehensive definition of health management that incorporates social, environmental, and economic determinants of health, cross-sector collaboration, and the "One Health" approach. It was developed using a qualitative methodology that included focus group discussions and validation through quantitative expert interviews.The release of this unified definition has significant ramifications for health outcomes, policy formation, and professional training. It gives courses a solid foundation, guides the creation of precise policies, and encourages excellence in the provision of health services that are equitable, sustainable, and efficient.