HLTH 3500 - Health Organization Financial Analysis

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of accounting and finance needed by non-finance managers in health care organizations, including an introduction to budgeting, revenue and expenses, payroll, financial statements, and the economics of decision making. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the public and private sources of health insurance coverage. 2. Describe the factors third-party payers consider when setting premium and reimbursement rates. 3. Describe the various reimbursement methods utilized by third-party payers. 4. Utilize reimbursement methodologies that impact coding and billing compliance, value based purchasing initiatives, and revenue cycle management. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed prior to enrolling. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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