As health care costs in the U.S. continue their upward spiral, many experts believe that we are not getting an adequate return on investment for the health care services being provided. Ongoing medical record reviews provide documentation of the existence of troubling patient safety concerns. This program will provide coverage of leading accounting and auditing topics affecting the health care industry. It will discuss the unique attributes and risks associated with health care operations and review the key practices that should be included in an effective hospital revenue cycle.