HCA 363 - Health Care Finance
3 Credit(s)
This course is devoted to the practical aspects of finance in health care, an examination of current practices in financial management of health care organizations, and managerial applications to specific problems facing health care managers. The first part of the course will focus on an overview of health care finance, managerial accounting, and financial analysis. The second part will continue with managerial accounting and financial analysis and will concentrate on the various tools used in financial management. Emphasis is placed on unique issues and concerns that result from the regulatory framework of health care organizations. At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to discuss the financial structure, market forces, controls and techniques used in the health care management field, be able to read and analyze financial statements and budgets and have the skill to interpret financial and operating performance.
Prerequisite(s):
BUS 207 Minimum Grade: C- OR T
AND
HCA 303 Minimum Grade: C- OR T
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