This is the most practical financial management text for those who need basic financial management knowledge and a better understanding of healthcare finance in particular. Using actual examples from hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies, this user-friendly text includes practical information for the nonfinancial manager charged with budgeting. New to the Third Edition: * New chapter on "Operational Budgeting" * New chapter on "The Financial Impact of Electronic Records" * New chapter on "The Financial Impact of Information Input" * An expanded explanation of typical...