Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses: A Foundational Guide

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