Health Care Finance and Economics for the Nurse Executive

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This course focuses on the analysis of health care operations and planning decisions derived from the theoretical concepts of demand, cost production, profit and competition. External and internal forces challenging health care services are analyzed. Organizational effectiveness and efficiency within the complex health care environment are emphasized, in addition, to providing the foundation for integrating health care finance and managerial accounting. Opportunities for analyzing current and emerging health care financing trends are provided. Practical cost-benefit strategies used in planning, controlling and preparing internal and external reports are emphasized. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Student Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type (Primary): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.