Contents xix Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 15 Complexity of Facilities Administration 254 States and Healthcare Legislation 256 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 257 Medicaid 258 State Laws Related to Public Health 259 Healthcare Facilities and Departments 260 Medical Staff 260 Finance 260 Nursing Homes 260 Hospice Care 262 Medical Departments 262 Chapter Review and Assessment 268 References 270 Glossary 276 Index 284