Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

This course provides for a systematic evaluation of US Healthcare at both macro- and micro-levels of transformation from historical influence and since implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) reform. Concepts and definitions are introduced through investigation of organizational structure, roles, operational characteristics, regulatory activities, historical influencers, and recent and current disruptors. Impact in such areas as provider types and roles, care delivery models, and quality initiatives are discussed.

Credits: 3

In this course the student will focus on the application of theory to develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage individuals and groups in healthcare organizations. Topics include human behavior, organizational behavior, human resource management, and labor relation policies. Recommended Prior Course: HCM500

Credits: 3

In this course students will explore policy trends and the legal and ethical challenges inherent in the administration of healthcare services. Topics include governmental reforms, policy process model, regulation of healthcare false claims, fraud and abuse, antitrust compliance and litigation, informed consent, and principals and legal basis for hospital governance and healthcare malpractice insurance.

Credits: 3

In this course students will complete an in-depth examination of the relationships between healthcare quality and organizational performance. Students will be introduced to quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools that have an application on addressing the challenge of improving the quality and safety of the healthcare system.

Credits: 3

Students will examine the framework of operations management in healthcare operations. Students will discuss and research supply chain and inventory management, operational assessment, patient flow management, support care processes, performance, scheduling, and productivity through process improvement. Students will utilize analytical techniques to assess performance data and to identify trends and issues to improve patient care outcomes. Determining factors to achieve quality management in healthcare facilities will be explored.

Credits: 3

Students will focus on financial concepts and application of these concepts in healthcare settings.  Students will examine how to develop, apply, and interpret various financial tools and concepts. These concepts include financial statements analysis, cost structure and allocation, dashboards, budgeting and variance analysis, sources of revenue and reimbursement, return on investment analysis, financial ratios, capital budgeting and investment decision making, and working capital management. Recommended Prior Course: HCM500

Credits: 3

Students will examine core knowledge and skills needed to oversee the information technology and informatics in a healthcare environment. Topics include how to identify and solve organizational problems affecting the design, implementation, and use of health information management systems and data throughout the enterprise. Students analyze the functions and interoperability of various systems including regulatory requirements, how to assure the confidentiality of patient information, and recent trends in the changing healthcare landscape.

Credits: 3

Students will examine the components of organizational strategy development and execution as healthcare systems evolve in value-based delivery and a consumer participation focus. Students analyze the strategic planning process, assess and utilize analytic tools, develop organizational strategies, investigate competitive advantage, and use critical thinking and decision making to create a strategic plan for a healthcare organization.

Credits: 3