Gapenski's Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance

Gapenski's Fundamentals of Healthcare Finance, 3rd Edition, introduces the core principles and practical applications of healthcare finance used daily by managers. The textbook provides the financial grounding that clinical and operational personnel need to improve care and deliver organizational value.

Coverage spans planning and budgeting, financial operations, capital investment, and risk analysis. The text is organized into four main areas: foundation concepts; planning, managing, and control; financing and capital investment decisions; and reporting results.

Designed for students, entry-level supervisors, and experienced practitioners taking on management responsibilities, the book prepares readers to interpret financial data and communicate with financial leaders. Practice scenarios, examples, and running glossary definitions reinforce key terminology.