Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses, Second Edition e-bog

"e;[This book] will change how you practice, how you think about health care and your contributions as a nurse, and it will better prepare you to thrive and advance in the future"e;-Peter I. Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP(h)Professor of NursingDirector, Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce StudiesMontana State UniversityFrom the ForewordThis 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-19Adds graduate-level considerations to contentUpdated to reflect current political and legislative landscapeExpands payment section to include advanced practice rolesIncludes updated information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and Supreme Court deliberationsKey Features:Presents complex concepts in easy-to-understand languageAddresses policy and payment competencies that align with nursing program accreditation criteriaBreaks down complex financial principles to educate nurses with no prior understanding of health care financeIncludes practical, accessible real-life examples to help make sense of complex health care systemsProvides interactive quizzes so readers can test knowledgeIncludes a step-by-step, skill-building guide to enhancing professional influence through participation on governing boardsCompatible with online teaching and coursework