HCA 4380 - Management of Medical Practices

Institution:

Concordia University-Texas

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Description:

This senior level course, built upon foundational HCA finance and management concepts, develops collective business skills specific to the management of professional medical group practices with emphasis on physician groups in the ambulatory care setting. In addition to the intricate relationships among health care professionals who work together, the environment of patient care of professional practices includes complex associations with community hospitals, academic medical centers, and research programs. The learner will identify regulatory issues, risk management issues, taxation issues, and managed care issues important in this setting. In addition, the learner will apply foundational skills to this business setting. Pre-requisites: 6 hours of HCA management courses and 6 hours of HCA finance.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.concordia.edu

Phone Number:

(512) 313-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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