Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

Steven Berger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 8, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0787959804 | ISBN-13: 978-0787959807 | Edition: 2

Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, Second Edition, is the revised and updated version of the classic book that offers health care financial managers a practical tool for addressing the financial issues that are unique to the health care industry.

Throughout the book, author Steven Berger- an expert in the field of health care financial management- relates real-world experiences that reveal how to execute the complex activities a health care financial manager must handle on a day-to-day basis. Intended for use as both a text and a professional resource, Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management also includes critical information about the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that influence American health care practice. In addition, this new edition contains timely information on a variety of topics including the latest changes in the tax laws, reimbursement patterns, and an update on privacy regulations.

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From the Back Cover

Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, Second Edition, is the revised and updated version of the classic book that offers health care financial managers a practical tool for addressing the financial issues that are unique to the health care industry. Throughout the book, author Steven Berger-an expert in the field of health care financial management-relates real-world experiences that reveal how to execute the complex activities a health care financial manager must handle on a day-to-day basis. Intended for use as both a text and a professional resource, Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management also includes critical information about the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that influence American health care practice. In addition, this new edition contains timely information on a variety of topics including the latest changes in the tax laws, reimbursement patterns, and an update on privacy regulations.
Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management is structured to give the reader the experience of acting as a health care financial manager for a full calendar year. The book presents scenarios that will take the reader through the highs and lows of financial management and reveals the conflicting issues that managers encounter throughout the year.
Managers, executives, and financial officers working in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, home health agencies, psychiatric facilities, and other operations in the health care industry will find this book to be an invaluable resource for improving the financial health of their organization.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Productivity Press; 2 edition (February 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787959804
• ISBN-13: 978-0787959807
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,614,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars great, quick read, November 2, 2007

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Christopher L. Vandevender - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

Great book for basic understanding of hc accounting, presented in a practical format that makes it helpful to understand applications, i read this over the weekend to brush up on the financial/accounting/rev cycle aspects of hospitals and found it a very good use of my time.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for a student or professional, January 23, 2010

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

I purchased this book and have used it to gain a better understand for a buisness Im working tword opening. Working in the Health Care industry requires that you have a good understanding of the fundamentals, I would say that it does a good job of breaking down potential issues that you would encounter on a day to day buisness and uses scenarios to explain them. Most importantly It provides information on policies, laws and government regulations.

5.0 out of 5 stars great condition, September 17, 2009

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management: A Practical Guide to Fiscal Issues and Activities (JOSSEY-BASS HEALTH SERIES) (Paperback)

the book was in great condition and it came sooner than I thought which was an extra plus...would definitely recommend this seller.