Introduction to Healthcare Accounting
Gain the accounting skills essential for today’s healthcare administration careers
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A practical introduction to healthcare accounting, covering financial statements, transaction analysis, the journal entry process, the accounting cycle, budgeting, and financial analysis. Build the financial confidence needed to succeed in the healthcare sector with clear explanations and real-world context. Learn how to interpret financial data, manage budgets, and evaluate financial performance across healthcare settings. With step-by-step examples, exercises, and applied scenarios, you’ll develop the skills to make informed decisions and understand the financial story behind healthcare operations.
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- Step-by-step coverage of accounting processes, financial statements, budgeting, and healthcare finance essentials
- Acquire key competencies such as analyzing financial data to support informed decision-making in healthcare settings
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- Authored by experienced educators and leaders with extensive backgrounds in healthcare administration and finance
- Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more
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Dedications
Foreword
Preface
PART I. THE HEALTHCARE ACCOUNTING ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Healthcare Accounting
Chapter 2. The Hospital Accounting Department and Interim Financial Reports
PART II. THE TRANSACTION AND JOURNAL ENTRY PROCESS
Chapter 3. Healthcare Business Transactions and the Accounting Process
Chapter 4. Recording Accounting Events and the Journal Entry Process
PART III. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Chapter 5. The Statement of Operations
Chapter 6. Statement of Net Assets and Basic Net Assets Accounting
Chapter 7. The Balance Sheet
Chapter 8. Statement of Cash Flows
PART IV. THE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS
Chapter 9. The Adjusting Process, the Accounting Worksheet, and Closing Entries
PART V. THE HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN AND REVENUE CYCLE
Chapter 10. The Healthcare Supply Chain
Chapter 11. Introduction to Revenue Cycle Management
PART VI. AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, BUDGETING, AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
Chapter 12. Financial and Operating Analysis
Chapter 13. Budgeting
Chapter 14. Healthcare Accounting Information Systems
Glossary
Index
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- Release Date: October 28, 2026
- Paperback / softback
- 360 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 35
- ISBN: 9780826143280
- eBook ISBN: 9780826191892



