Financial Management of Medical Institutions

Author: (USA) Main Editor: Maclaine / Li Shuguang / Li Min
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Since the first edition of this English version was published in 1997, it has served the fields of health management and public health in the United States for many years, exerting a profound influence in the field of health management. This book integrates multiple disciplines such as finance, accounting, management, marketing, and mathematics. It discusses the fundamental principles and decision-making methods of financial management from different levels, aiming to elaborate on a scientific management philosophy. At the same time, the book is rich in information economics and knowledge of the internet, highlighting the "application of market mechanisms in financial management." In the later chapters, it provides detailed discussions on relevant issues in the healthcare field in the form of specialized topics, standing out among comparable textbooks. Additionally, the book features a continuous and vivid case study throughout, vividly simulating and discussing various problems encountered in the financial management of healthcare institutions. It not only provokes deep reflection but also resolves doubts, teaching readers the basic methods of financial decision-making. This book can serve as a textbook and training material for mid-level and senior managers in healthcare institutions nationwide, faculty and graduate students in financial majors of medical schools, undergraduate students, participants in various hospital management training programs, managers and financial consultants of healthcare financial management service enterprises, and researchers in management consulting companies. At the same time, it can also be an excellent reference book for self-learners interested in healthcare financial management.