The Law of Healthcare Administration

The Law of Healthcare Administration, 11th Edition, written by Sallie Thieme Sanford and J. Stuart Showalter, is a foundational textbook focused on the legal complexities of healthcare management. Aimed at graduate students in healthcare administration, public health, law, business, and policy, this volume outlines statutory framework requirements, administrative regulations, and official agency guidance.

The content synthesizes legal framework changes across modern medical environments. It incorporates legal issues regarding artificial intelligence in healthcare alongside updated operational examples from community health centers and nursing homes. Additionally, coverage addresses individual practitioner roles, including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and allied individual providers.

Having served for a quarter century as a practical resource for healthcare management, the volume aligns directly with core graduate-level curricula. It prepares future health executives for regulatory compliance while assisting active healthcare leaders and administration professionals with operational legal challenges across diverse organizations.