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Synopsis Hospitals worldwide have undergone a tremendous transition and development from the time of their existence. They are developed as organizations for providing care and treatment of various aliments and as institutions for imparting education and training in medicine. The development of hospitals, such as Multi-specialty; Super-specialty and Corporate hospitals are an outcome of advancement in various disciplines, such as medicine, management sciences and technology. Continuous growth in the global healthcare sector, coupled with the demands of patients for better and safer treatment, has led to the evolution of hospital management as a specialized discipline for proper and efficient functioning of hospitals. Hospital management embraces various areas and functions responsible for the smooth running of hospitals, taking into consideration, the needs and expectations of its clients and stakeholders. This book enlightens the readers on several areas of hospital management, such as governance; marketing; financial and human resources management; supply chain management; hospital design; waste management and infection control.