Address the unique aspects of healthcare HRM with Flynn/Valentine/Meglich's focused, specialized approach in HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 4E. This edition is ideal for students in traditional academic settings as well as for practitioners, consultants and other managerial professionals seeking to advance in healthcare. A distinctive approach provides the most current, topical information on healthcare management in today's ever-changing healthcare industry. Thorough discussions explore the increasing demand for healthcare professionals against the backdrop of worker shortages and the continuing national debate on healthcare reform. Timely information examines how challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic response, drug and alcohol use by healthcare employees and medical errors, impact the HR function. Updated cases, current research and proven learning features highlight best practices and keep readers engaged, while complete online resources support your instruction.