January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

MHA5006 Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement

Learners in this course gain knowledge of and apply financial management concepts, principles, and processes used in healthcare organizations. Learners examine accounting, financial statements and ratios, budgeting, capitalization, cost allocation, reimbursement methodologies and processes, and the impact of varying reimbursement structures on healthcare practice and service delivery. Learners also design, prepare, and manage healthcare budgets; analyze short- and long-term healthcare investment decisions; and articulate the ways effective healthcare finance and accounting processes are used to present operational and strategic financial information to organizational stakeholders.

Credits

4