This 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-19
• Adds graduate-level considerations to content
• Updated to reflect current political and legislative landscape
• Expands payment section to include advanced practice roles
• Includes updated information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and Supreme Court deliberations

Key Features:

• Presents complex concepts in easy-to-understand language
• Addresses policy and payment competencies that align with nursing program accreditation criteria
• Breaks down complex financial principles to educate nurses with no prior understanding of health care finance
• Includes practical, accessible real-life examples to help make sense of complex health care systems
• Provides interactive quizzes so readers can test knowledge
• Includes a step-by-step, skill-building guide to enhancing professional influence through participation on governing boards
• Compatible with online teaching and coursework