HMGT 526 - Healthcare Finance and Economics

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Healtcare Administration

Description:

A critical review of the areas of finance and the economics they affect in the U.S. Healthcare Industry. This course expands on core finance and economics MBA courses by focusing on the unique applications healthcare professionals need to successfully contribute to their organizations. These include revenue streams, third party payers, planning, pricing, performance measurement, supply, demand, elasticity, public policy, and consumer behavior. Additionally, students consider the ethical and legal ramifications of finance, economics and healthcare. Students are strongly recommended to sucessfully complete BUSA 585 and BUSA 615 prior to HMGT 526.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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