Which aspect is not typically covered by Health Services Management?

The operational focus of Health Services Management primarily involves overseeing the operational aspects of healthcare facilities, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently, budgets are managed effectively, and that healthcare policies are implemented. Healthcare policy development and resource allocation are critical components to ensure that the healthcare delivery system functions optimally and meets the needs of the patient population.

Medical research and innovation, while vital to the healthcare system as a whole, tends to fall outside the purview of Health Services Management. This discipline primarily emphasizes the administration and organization of existing healthcare systems rather than the advancement of medical science or clinical research initiatives. Therefore, it does not typically cover detailed aspects of medical research and innovation, which are usually the domain of specialists and researchers in the fields of clinical and biomedical sciences.