Financial management for nurse managers: merging the heart with the dollar

How we got to where we are

Healthcare stakeholders : consumers, providers, payers, suppliers, and regulators

Microeconomics in the hospital firm : competition, regulation, the profit motive, and patient care

Providing patient value while achieving quality, safety, and cost effectiveness

Budgeting

Budget development and evaluation

Budget variances

Comparing reimbursements with costs of services provided

Strategic management : facing the future with confidence

Financial strategies

Accounting for healthcare entities

Financial analysis : improving your decision making.