Healthcare Finance
/ˈhɛlθˌkɛər fəˈnæns/
Definitions
- (n.) The management of funds and financial transactions related to healthcare organizations and services.
Healthcare finance involves budgeting, funding, and accounting for hospitals and clinics.
- (n.) Legal framework and regulatory compliance governing the financing and reimbursement of healthcare providers and insurers.
Compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations is essential in healthcare finance.
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- healthcare finance
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Commentary
Healthcare finance combines financial management with complex legal regulations; drafters should clearly distinguish financial operations from regulatory compliance issues.
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