Degree Completion in Healthcare Management

About Healthcare Management
The field of healthcare management deals with the planning, execution and supervision of various services provided to patients in a healthcare facility such as a hospital or clinic. Healthcare management professionals are responsible for assuring quality care, compliance with local and federal laws, performing day to day administrative functions, maintaining patient records, ordering and stocking supplies, processing claims and carrying out a string of other duties in order to keep a hospital running smoothly. Healthcare management covers a very broad area and offers numerous career paths with excellent opportunities for advancement.

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About the Degree
For most entry level positions in healthcare management, a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, health management, public administration or healthcare information technology is sufficient. These degrees normally last four years and include a combination of medical courses and management subjects. For those who wish to hold higher positions in the healthcare industry, master’s degrees in health management are also offered. These are typically two year programs, and since no clinical training is required, they can also be completed online.

Career Prospects
Today, it takes more than a skilled doctor or nurse to provide the best treatment for patients. Healthcare managers need to balance financial responsibilities, human resources and facilities effectively in order to provide the best possible care. The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing in the country, at an annual rate of over 18%. More than two million job opportunities will be created over the next five years alone and healthcare management professionals will be in high demand at hospitals, specialty clinics, research facilities, government organizations and international agencies.