The Law of Healthcare Administration, Tenth Edition

by Sanford, Sallie Thieme; Showalter, J. Stuart

• ISBN13: 9781640553774
• ISBN10: 1640553770
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781640553767, 9781640554054
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781567938760
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-03-14
• Publisher: INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Law of Healthcare Administration, Tenth Edition

ISBN: 9781640553774

The Law of Healthcare Administration, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in the healthcare administration field. This book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to understand the complex legal challenges that healthcare leaders face. It's particularly useful for students in MBA and healthcare administration classes, as well as for professionals seeking to stay updated on the latest legal principles and judicial decisions in healthcare.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in healthcare administration courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted role of law in healthcare entities.

History and Editions

Now in its tenth edition, The Law of Healthcare Administration has been a trusted resource for over a decade. This edition has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest legal developments and discussions on evolving antidiscrimination standards, the federal No Surprises Act, new fraud and abuse regulations, crisis standards of care, Good Samaritan overdose statutes, apology laws, and more. The book includes substantial revisions and new material, such as discussions of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health (the US Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision that overturned the constitutional right to abortion) and Biden-era Affordable Care Act (ACA) litigation and regulation.

Author and Other Works

The authors of The Law of Healthcare Administration are Sallie Thieme Sanford JD and J. Stuart Showalter JD. Both authors bring extensive practice and teaching backgrounds to the text, ensuring that it remains accurate, accessible, and engaging. This edition continues their tradition of providing a comprehensive overview of healthcare law.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781640553774
• Rental: Available with rental options from various retailers, including a 90-day rental for $52.98[1].
• Used: Available for purchase with shipping costs starting at $105.25[1].
• New: Available for purchase with shipping costs starting at $132.00[1].

Publication Details

• Publisher: AUPHA/HAP Book
• Publication Date: March 14, 2023
• Number of Pages: 704 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Related ISBNs:
• 9781640553767 (9th Edition)
• 9781640554054 (eBook format)

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides a thorough exploration of healthcare law, covering core concepts and recent legal developments.
• Updated Research: Includes discussions on the latest judicial decisions and regulatory changes affecting healthcare entities.
• Practical Application: Helps readers think through legal issues by applying current legal principles and relevant judicial decisions.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Law of Healthcare Administration, Tenth Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Sallie Thieme Sanford, JD, is an associate professor at the University of Washington School of Law, with an adjunct appointment in the School of Public Health, Department of Health Systems and Population Health. She received her JD, Order of the Coif, from the University of California, Los Angeles. Sanford clerked for the Honorable Robert R. Beezer of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Before entering academia, she served as an assistant attorney general representing the University of Washington (UW) Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and the UW’ s health sciences schools. J. Stuart Showalter, JD, MFS, developed a deep expertise in health law during a 50-year career. He has a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a master’ s degree in forensic science from George Washington University in Washington, DC. He served in the US Navy from 1972 to 1980 in various positions, including in-house counsel to a large US Navy medical center, and counsel to the US Navy Surgeon General. Showalter taught health law and public policy in the master of health administration program at Washington University School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - A Brief History of Law and Medicine Chapter 2 - Access to Healthcare Insurance and Treatment Chapter 3 - The Organization and Management of a Corporate Healthcare Institution Chapter 4 - Human Resources Law Chapter 5 - Contracts and Intentional Torts Chapter 6 - Negligence Chapter 7 - Liability of the Healthcare Institution Chapter 8 - Medical Staff Privileges and Peer Review Chapter 9 - Fraud and Abuse Laws and Corporate Compliance Chapter 10 - Health Information Management Chapter 11 - Emergency Care Chapter 12 - Consent for Treatment Chapter 13 - Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations Chapter 14 - Competition and Antitrust Law Chapter 15 - Issues of Reproduction and Birth