Introduction To The Financial Management Of Healthcare Organizations, Sixth Edition (Gateway To Healthcare Management)
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Introduction to the Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations presents financial management in the context of the healthcare organization and the broader healthcare environment. The book covers core financial management topics and explains aspects that are unique to finance in healthcare, including the objectives of healthcare financial management, the tax status of healthcare organizations, and third-party payers and payment methodologies. This book is intended to be the primary textbook in introductory courses in healthcare financial management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as a reference book for program graduates and other practicing healthcare managers. In this updated sixth edition, a heavy emphasis is placed on the changes and effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Updated in this edition: New data on health economics and health accounting Topics relating to the ACA, including requirements on tax-exempt hospitals, organizational billing and collection policies, and entitlement reform A comprehensive overview of Medicare and Medicaid, including HIPAA requirements Recent court cases differentiating for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals Information regarding federal government settlements with providers on fraud and abuse allegations At the end of every chapter, important points and discussion questions encourage readers to summarize and engage in learning.

Series: Gateway to Healthcare Management

Paperback: 450 pages

Publisher: Health Administration Press; Sixth edition (July 13, 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1567936695

ISBN-13: 978-1567936698

Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.1 x 9.9 inches

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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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I had to buy this book for a class and wasn't too excited about it. But it explains things very well and why it's relevant. I think I have a pretty good understanding now.

Copyright 2015 by the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Chicago, Illinois and the Health Administration Press. Additionally, associated with University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), Arlington, Virginia. Kaplan University (online) utilizes this book for their Bachelors degree program in Health Care Administration.

This a well written, easy to read book. Made learning the concepts and calculations manageable.

Excellent book. Using it for me Masters program.

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