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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Key Features:

• 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
• Hands-on learning tools including examples, practice problems, and real-world scenarios to reinforce application
• 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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Gary Brumitt, PhD, MHA, MPAcc, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Healthcare Accounting and Finance at Indiana University- Indianapolis Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. 

Steven B. Reed, MHA, FACHE, is Senior Lecturer in the department of Health Policy and Management at the Indiana University-Indianapolis Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.