Economics for Healthcare Managers

Economics for Healthcare Managers, 4th Edition, serves as a practical guide to help healthcare managers simplify and strengthen decision-making for everyday issues. Written for individuals with little or no prior background in economics, the textbook addresses modern policy and management challenges.

The volume examines the healthcare financing system, alternative payment mechanisms, and health insurance alongside the move toward value-based payments. It also explores market structure, profits, market power, and regulations under the Affordable Care Act.

Used widely in colleges and universities, the text pairs classic studies with contemporary analyses and provides multiple cases, class activities, and special features designed to facilitate active learning.