Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management

Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, 4th Edition Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management reveals all the inner workings of health care finance departments in one basic text. In this revised fourth edition, Steven Berger uses his friendly, step-by-step approach to understanding the fundamental theories, tools, and techniques of health care financial management. At its heart, Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management is a practical resource that will guide students through the complexities of health care finance, starting with the theoretical essentials and covering all the tools necessary in day-to-day operations, including: Health care accounting and basic financial statements necessary in health care organizations of varying sizes Major capital investments and strategic, long-term financial planning Health care organization tax status and year-end reporting Budgeting and performance measurement Calculating Medicare and Medicaid adjustments and making allowances for doubtful accounts Financial implications of the Affordable Care Act Using the case of a fictional mid-sized medical center to illustrate the crucial concepts and issues of health care financial management, this fully updated fourth edition of Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management: A Practical Guide to Fiscal Issues and Activities will help readers quickly understand and absorb the many financial decisions made in health care organizations.