The Law of Healthcare Administration

The Law of Healthcare Administration, 8th Edition, examines health law in the United States from a management perspective. Written in plain language accessible to nonlawyers, the textbook introduces the American legal system and the history of medicine alongside operational concerns faced by healthcare leaders.

Key areas of coverage include contracts, torts, taxation, antitrust laws, regulatory compliance, and health insurance reform following the passage of the Affordable Care Act.

Legal principles throughout the text are illustrated by practical examples, detailed explanations, and excerpts from state and federal court decisions for students and educators in health administration, public health, and nursing.