Introduction to Health Care Finance and Accounting

Introduction to Health Care Finance and Accounting, 2nd Edition provides a foundational introduction to financial principles within health care systems. Written by Carlene Harrison, William P. Harrison, and Carol Taylor, this textbook supports learners who possess little or no previous background in finance or accounting.

The content addresses core sector mechanisms by examining cost reimbursement programs and analyzing the economic factors that push medical costs higher. Additionally, it traces health care reform policy starting with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and extending into future industry trends.

Issued by Cengage Learning in 288 pages, the text equips entry-level students with essential disciplinary context.