Healthcare Fiscal Management

Catalog description

This course introduces principles of financial management in healthcare organizations. Students will explore budgeting, cost accounting, revenue cycle management, and reimbursement models, including Medicare and Medicaid. Topics also include financial condition assessment, capital planning, and the financial challenges of non-profits, such as uncompensated care. Ethical considerations and future trends, like lean management and innovative payment models, prepare students for dynamic decision-making in healthcare finance.