2nd Edition
by Betty Rambur
This
succinct, engaging text for graduate and undergraduate nursing programs
distills the complexities of health care finance, economics, and policy
into a highly accessible resource that can be applied to any practice
setting. It presents economic and financial dynamics in healthcare as a
precursor to policy and advocacy in nurses. The second edition adds
graduate-level considerations and is updated to reflect our current
political and legislative landscape.
Real-life
illustrations support foundational concepts and interactive quizzes
reinforce information. Faculty resources include PowerPoint slides, a
test bank, comprehensive review questions, and a sample syllabus.
New to the Second Edition:
- New chapter on early lessons from COVID-19
- Adds graduate-level considerations to content
- Updated to reflect current political and legislative landscape
- Expands payment section to include advanced practice roles
- Includes
updated information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and Supreme Court deliberations
Key Features:
- Presents complex concepts in easy-to-understand language
- Addresses policy and payment competencies that align with nursing program accreditation criteria
- Breaks down complex financial principles to educate nurses with no prior understanding of health care finance
- Includes practical, accessible real-life examples to help make sense of complex health care systems
- Provides interactive quizzes so readers can test knowledge
- Includes a step-by-step, skill-building guide to enhancing professional influence through participation on governing boards
