Book Description:
“Explore essential healthcare finance concepts with Louis C. Gapenski’s ‘Healthcare Finance: An Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management, Sixth Edition’. Updated to reflect latest trends and laws, this essential resource provides key insights for students in healthcare administration.”
Healthcare Finance: An Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management, Sixth Edition
Author: Louis C. Gapenski
Publisher: Health Administration Press
ISBN: 978-1567937411
Book Description:
Healthcare Finance: An Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management, Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive overview of the financial operations in healthcare organizations. This text, penned by seasoned healthcare financial expert Louis C. Gapenski, delivers a clear and concise outline of accounting and financial management principles.
The book has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments including:
- Healthcare reform and its implications for finance.
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
- Recent regulations in accounting and financial management.
- Current trends in the sector.
Enhanced by numerous examples, case studies, and exercises geared towards bolstering students’ understanding, this edition is equipped with a variety of learning tools:
- Chapter objectives and key terms.
- Review questions and discussion topics.
- Relevant case studies and practical exercises.
- Glossaries that define crucial terms.
This text serves as an invaluable resource for students pursuing degrees in healthcare administration, finance, and accounting, providing them with the foundational knowledge necessary to manage financial operations within healthcare settings effectively.