This introduction explains the healthcare financing system in the US and the financial management of a healthcare practice. The first part covers models of healthcare financing with a focus on
the concepts of risk and return, health insurance in private and public markets, healthcare system strategy and finance, financial management in healthcare markets, costs and cost-finding in
the practice, revenue planning and management, and financial incentives and how they impact the costs of care. The second part addresses budgeting for ambulatory care practices, revenue
analysis and management, and financial reporting, including capitalization structure and investment planning, basic financial statements, financial performance evaluation, projecting financial
performance, and the planning, financial management, and evaluation of projects. Case studies are provided throughout. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
