HCA 5300. Health Care Finance: Strategic and Management Challenges (3 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the financial principles and practices essential for effective management in the health care sector. The course will provide an overview of financial management; the organization of financial management, including updated information on job responsibilities; financial analysis and management reporting, including the most recent changes in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and the tax status of healthcare organizations, including the most recent court cases differentiating tax-exempt and for-profit hospitals. Through case studies and real-world applications, learners will gain insights into the unique financial challenges faced by health care organizations, including regulatory impacts, reimbursement models, and the influence of technology on financial operations.