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"Health insurance is the machinery that makes the US health system run. But what's going on under the hood? Health Insurance, Third Edition, helps students with the nuts and bolts. Bridging the gap between introductory economics courses and the field of healthcare administration, the book applies economic theory to the real world to explain why the health insurance market functions the way it does. Author Michael Morrisey, in a straightforward style, clearly explains such difficult concepts as adverse selection, moral hazard, managed care, and employer-sponsored health insurance. The book is distinguished by its in-depth discussion of research in health economics, both cutting edge and classic. It clarifies additional concepts like risk adjustment, demand, health savings accounts, selective contracting, the diversity of health insurance markets, and the functioning of Medicare and Medicaid. This third edition has been substantially revised to reflect the rapid evolution of the health field. Throughout, data used are the most recent available. Though health insurance has been a major player in the American healthcare system for decades, it's hardly static. This new edition of Health Insurance keeps pace with the changes while also keeping up on the basics"--

Borrowing, earning, spending, forecasting, monitoring, and budgeting-all of these financial activities are woven into virtually every major decision a healthcare institution makes. Leaders are best positioned for strategically powerful decisions when they approach challenges with a firm grasp of the most pertinent tools of finance. Although financial decisions are nuanced and complex, Gapenski's Understanding Healthcare Financial Management makes the topic engaging and clear. Rich with examples, both real and fictional, the book makes the practical application of abstract concepts comprehensible and covers such vital topics as: • Time value analysis • Debt, equity, and lease financing • Capital budgeting and risk analysis • Financial condition analysis and forecasting • Revenue cycle The eighth edition of this classic textbook is full of extra activities to solidify learning, ranging from spreadsheet problems, minicases, and self-test questions to more in-depth resources such as integrative applications and supplementary online materials and chapters. This entire edition has been updated to reflect the December 2017 federal tax bill, with two chapters extensively revised to clarify concepts, incorporate actual data, and reflect new reporting requirements. Gapenski's Understanding Healthcare Financial Management offers a practical introduction to the useful concepts that every healthcare decision-maker needs to know, giving leaders a real advantage as they face some of the most consequential choices of their careers.

While many healthcare administrators and leaders are consumed with data, statistics, and day-to-day operations, it is the personal stories that are often the catalyst for immediate action in the world of healthcare. Inspired to Change presents stories of patient care--both heartbreaking and uplifting--and details the reality and impact of those experiences. The perspectives--written by patients, family members, and professional caregivers alike--describe the stress of illness, the leap of faith required in trusting the provider team, and the frustrations of accepting that breakdowns in care sometimes occur. Viewing healthcare from these vantage points reveals that the gaps in patient care are caused by a variety of factors, including poor hand-offs, miscommunication, and the expectations of patients and families as they navigate among the siloes within the system. And yet, as illustrated in many of the stories, patient care is beginning to change for the better. Story themes include: Reflections of regret The importance of recognizing patients and families as active partners in their care Lessons that were learned--and lessons that need to be taught--by and about being a family member, a patient, an administrator, and a physician Staff who went above and beyond to provide an exceptional experience for patients and their families Inspired to Change focuses on why patient- and family-centered care is important and how professional caregivers must embrace this approach to improve clinical outcomes and the patient and family experience. Each chapter begins with a synopsis of opportunities for improvement that can help transform and redesign the healthcare delivery model of the future. Each chapter concludes with lessons learned, useful resources, and recommended reading for improving the delivery of patient care.

Published more than 30 years ago, this historic book provides a sound basis for understanding the concept of healthcare quality. It covers the definition of quality and the basic approaches to how it is assessed.This book, originally published in 1980, was the first of three volumes on healthcare quality written by Dr. Avedis Donabedian. This book covers: Quality definitions Monetary cost and the quality of care Quality assessment and program evaluation Accessibility, continuity, and coordination of qualtiy The client's view of quality The provider's view of quality Structure, process, and outcome of quality assessment Contributions to innovation in medical car