Principles of Finance for Health Information and Informatics Professionals

Today s health information management (HIM) professionals are expected to take a significant role in the analysis of data and integrating it into business decisions. There is a compelling case for business decisions to be grounded in sound financial analysis. This text arms HIM students with the tools to participate actively as professionals within a healthcare entity or consulting practice. Key Features Covers the essentials for understanding and applying financial management concepts to an HIM professional's everyday roles and responsibilities Delivers finance and accounting vocabulary as defined in a real-world context for the healthcare environment