(BQ) Part 1 book "Fundamentals of healthcare finance" has contents: Introduction to healthcare finance, healthcare business basics, paying for health services, estimating costs, planning and budgeting, managing financial operations, pricing decisions and profit analysis, estimating costs. | F U N D A M E N TA L S of HEALTHCARE FINANCE LOUIS C. GAPENSKI F U N D A M E N TA L S of HEALTHCARE FINANCE AUPHA/HAP Editorial Board for Undergraduate Studies Wayne B. Sorensen, PhD, FACHE, Chair Texas State University Deborah E. Bender, PhD, MPH University of North Carolina Diane Duin Montana State University Gary L. Filerman, PhD Georgetown University Peter Fitzpatrick, EdD Clayton State University Leonard H. Friedman, PhD George Washington University Sheila McGinnis, PhD Montana State University Carol Molinari, PhD Jefferson College of Health Sciences Lydia M. Reed, MBA, CAE AUPHA Susan D. Roggenkamp, PhD Appalachian State University Grant T. Savage, PhD University of Missouri Jon M. Thompson, PhD James Madison University F U N D A M E N TA L S of HEALTHCARE FINANCE LOUIS C. GAPENSKI WITH EDITORIAL REVIEWS BY ROD MCADAMS, KRISTIN REITER, AND DEBRA TENNYSON Health Administration Press, Chicago Association of University Programs in Health Administration, VA GATEWAY to Healthcare Management Your board, staff, or clients may also benefit from this book’s insight. For more information on quantity discounts, contact the Health Administration Press Marketing Manager at (312) 424-9470. This publication is intended to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold, or otherwise provided, with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The statements and opinions contained in this book are strictly those of the author(s) and do not represent the official positions of the American College of Healthcare Executives, of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives, or of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. Copyright © 2009 by the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Printed