-Peter I. Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP(h) Professor of Nursing Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies Montana State University From the Foreword 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: Key Features: