Introduction to Health Care Finance and Accounting
By Carlene Harrison, William P. Harrison, Carol Taylor
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Provide a comprehensive overview of the business side of health care with the extremely practical approach in Harrison/Harrison/Taylor's INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, 2E. This entry-level health care finance book offers the latest detailed discussions of cost reimbursement programs, economic factors driving the rising costs of medical services and health care reform -- from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 through future trends. Current health care-related examples keep discussions relevant as the authors explain the basics of health care accounting and finance, from accounting fundamentals, operating the cash drawer and bank reconciliation through the more complex issues of cash management, budgeting and variance analysis, and revenue cycle management. Practical learning features check comprehension while intriguing case scenarios focus on real health accounting experiences. Interactive MindTap digital resources further support learning.
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Provide a comprehensive overview of the business side of health care with the extremely practical approach in Harrison/Harrison/Taylor's INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, 2E. This entry-level health care finance book offers the latest detailed discussions of cost reimbursement programs, economic factors driving the rising costs of medical services and health care reform -- from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 through future trends. Current health care-related examples keep discussions relevant as the authors explain the basics of health care accounting and finance, from accounting fundamentals, operating the cash drawer and bank reconciliation through the more complex issues of cash management, budgeting and variance analysis, and revenue cycle management. Practical learning features check comprehension while intriguing case scenarios focus on real health accounting experiences. Interactive MindTap digital resources further support learning.
COMPREHENSIVE CONTENT OVERVIEWS THE FINANCIAL SIDE OF HEALTH CARE. This all-inclusive, entry-level text combines an overview of the current American health care system with an introduction to basic accounting concepts and helpful financial tools.
EXTENSIVE COVERAGE PRESENTS BOTH BASIC AND MORE ADVANCED CONCEPTS. This edition is ideal for beginners learning the basics of health care finance. However, the book also progresses to more complex concepts for learners who are ready to master more advanced skills.
INTERESTING CASE STUDIES DEMONSTRATE REAL FINANCIAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE TODAY. These current case studies address a variety of relevant challenges and situations facing today's health care providers. The case studies demonstrate accounting and finance concepts at work within real health care practices.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK ACTIVITIES REINFORCE UNDERSTANDING OF KEY CONCEPTS OR PRINCIPLES. Your students complete helpful Knowledge Checks immediately after mastering key concepts or principles. These activities provide opportunities to put into practice the skills that they've just learned.
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Section I. Overview of the American Healthcare System
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