{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-health-care-financial-management-a-practical-guide-to-fiscal-issues-and-activities-4th-edition-paperback","title":"Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management: A Practical Guide to Fiscal Issues and Activities, 4th Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Berger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the essentials of finance theory and practice with the tools needed in day-to-day practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Health Care Financial Management\u003c\/i\u003e, consultant and educator Steven Berger offers a practical step-by-step approach to understanding the fundamental theories and relationships guiding financial decisions in health care organization. Using cases set in a fictional mid-sized hospital, the book takes the reader into the inner workings of the finance executive's office.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs in the previous editions, this book introduces students to key practical concepts in fundamental areas of financial management. This innovative introduction to the most-used tools and techniques includes health care accounting and financial statements; managing cash, billings and collections; making major capital investments; determining cost and using cost information in decision-making; budgeting and performance measurement; and pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso covered in depth are the financial implications of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will increase patient volume, reduce bad debt, factor quality and patient satisfaction into the financial picture, and significantly affect how hospitals and physicians are paid for services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents focusing on the business side of health care will find \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Health Care Financial Management: A Practical Guide to Fiscal Issues and Activities, 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e a valuable text for understanding the workings of the health care financial system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, 4th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Health Care Financial Management\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt its heart, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Health Care Financial Management\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth care accounting and basic financial statements necessary in health care organizations of varying sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor capital investments and strategic, long-term financial planning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth care organization tax status and year-end reporting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudgeting and performance measurement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalculating Medicare and Medicaid adjustments and making allowances for doubtful accounts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancial implications of the Affordable Care Act\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing 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 \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Health Care Financial Management: A Practical Guide to Fiscal Issues and Activities\u003c\/i\u003e will help readers quickly understand and absorb the many financial decisions made in health care organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN BERGER, \u003c\/b\u003e CPA, is founder and president of Healthcare Insights, LLC, which specializes in health care and financial management training and consulting. Healthcare Insights has also created INSIGHTS, the health care industry's best practice decision support software. He has nearly 30 years' experience in the field and recently served a three-year term of membership on the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA's) National Board of Examiners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52239444279570,"sku":"9781118801680","price":187.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/b01LdUdBSFdaNURLQzBXWXArRENaUT09.webp?v=1777879252","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/fundamentals-of-health-care-financial-management-a-practical-guide-to-fiscal-issues-and-activities-4th-edition-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}