Public and Population Health is a groundbreaking resource for providing future leaders, managers, and practitioners with the tools and strategies they need to revolutionize population health outcomes. This first edition bridges theory and practice, empowering readers to address complex challenges in public and population health management effectively. The authors apply the student-centered framework to design thinking in a unique, population health focus to engage problem solvers ready to lead change and tackle our complex public health problems. Designed for graduate-level programs this definitive guide prepares students to lead in diverse and dynamic health environments and is designed in three key sections: Public-Population Health Perspective: the foundational methods, tools, and frameworks that redefine health management Management Perspective: critical leadership skills in areas such as health policy, strategic and business planning, and financial management Applied Perspective: insights into data analysis, program evaluation, and health improvement This textbook is your essential partner in transforming the future of healthcare systems and population health management.