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Regardless of their position or level within an organization, all healthcare managers need to understand the financial effects of their decisions. Introduction to the Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations provides an accessible overview of financial management concepts and their application in a variety of healthcare settings. The first section of the book lays the groundwork by covering the basics of financial analysis and reporting, generally accepted accounting principles, and the tax status of healthcare organizations. Subsequent chapters delve into the core topics of operational revenue, working capital, and resource allocation. The book ends with a discussion of contemporary issues and trends. This revised ninth edition features current data, an economics appendix complete with terminology, and a new comprehensive case study at the end of the book. New or updated content includes the status of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion and payment reform. The book also reinforces concepts through mini case studies, practice problems, and self-quizzes. A running glossary, a list of abbreviations, and lists of chapter key points further aid comprehension.

To succeed in an increasingly competitive environment, healthcare managers require a full toolbox of knowledge and abilities. Yet, many managers lack financial skills or an understanding of how to apply them to their work. Introduction to the Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations offers a fundamental overview of how financial management works in healthcare organizations. Designed for healthcare management students, clinical students, and managers new to healthcare, the book reinforces basic concepts through mini-case studies, practice problems, and self-quizzes. A comprehensive case at the end of the book draws on information presented throughout the chapters to help readers apply their newfound financial skills to real-world healthcare scenarios. This heavily revised edition features current data and updated content on economics, financial accounting, laws, and regulations. Organized into modules, the book allows instructors to use the chapters that are best suited to their course and in the order that they prefer. Chapter one appendices highlight introductory content and terminology exploring statistics, economics, and financial accounting. New topics in this edition include: The status of Medicaid expansionChanges in GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)Fraud and abuse initiatives and settlementsPayment reform, such as value-based purchasing initiatives and pricing transparency lawsHealthcare reform efforts, including early indications of President Biden's agendaCOVID-19 relief efforts and issues exposed by the pandemic Each of the book's chapters concludes with a summary of key points and discussion questions, encapsulating what readers are learning. The concepts and practical skills learned from this book will better equip readers to manage—and solve—the day-to-day financial problems they will face throughout their careers.

Instructor Resources: Test bank, PowerPoint slides, answer guides for the in-book discussion questions and case, and a transition guide to the new edition. Financial management challenges are not confined to the CFO's office. Any manager in today's increasingly complex healthcare environment must have a solid grasp of finance fundamentals, and this book provides them. In straightforward language aimed at students and managers outside of finance, Introduction to the Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations covers a full range of topics. The first four sections—Financial Management, Operating Revenue, Working Capital, and Resource Allocation—start with core financial concepts, then delve into issues unique to the healthcare setting. Highlights include the tax status of healthcare organizations, third-party payers and payment methodologies, cost accounting and analysis, rate setting, strategic financial planning, and capital budgeting. A final section on healthcare reform analyzes important trends that will affect healthcare organizations in the future. New to this edition: The latest information on health reform, including the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 A new section on the Trump administration's plans for healthcare, including possible scenarios for the ACA Updates on financial accounting standards, economic trends, and tax-exempt hospitals Expanded content on Medicare and Medicaid (now separated into distinct chapters), including legislative and regulatory updates and federal fraud and abuse initiatives Significant new information on healthcare quality, access, and cost Readers of this book will not only learn the fundamentals of financial management but also gain experience in applying them. Mini-cases, practice problems, and self-quizzes throughout reinforce essential concepts, and a comprehensive case at the end brings the concepts to life.

Please note that this book (ISBN 978-1-56793-436-6) contains the same content as ISBN 978-1-56793-254-6. The ISBN change indicates a change in binding material only. This book introduces the accounting and financial reporting issues of hospitals and other healthcare entities. It explains the basic accounting concepts and discusses how to develop internal financial reports. It also includes information on analyzing and interpreting financial statements. The book is written in a straightforward style that is ideal for students or professionals with no previous accounting experience. This new edition has been streamlined to provide a more practical and focused discussion of healthcare accounting. This edition also includes a new chart of accounts, a glossary of accounting terms, and new material on the balance sheet and statement of operations. Instructor Resources: Talking points for discussion questions and answers to problems. To see a sample, click the link in the right-hand navigation bar.