Includes bibliographical references and index.

Financial Management in Context -- Organization of Financial Management -- Financial Analysis and Management Reporting -- Tax Status of Healthcare Oganizations -- Third-Party Payment -- Medicare -- Medicaid -- Cost Accounting -- Reimbursement -- Managing Working Capital -- Managing Revenue Cycle -- Managing Materials -- Strategic and Operational Planning -- Budgeting -- Capital Budgeting -- Healthcare Reform Trends

"This book offers a fundamental overview of how financial management works in healthcare organizations. Designed for healthcare management students, clinical students, and managers new to healthcare, the book reinforces basic concepts through mini-case studies, practice problems, and self-quizzes. A comprehensive case at the end of the book draws on information presented throughout the chapters to help readers apply their newfound financial skills to real-world healthcare scenarios"-- Provided by publisher.