FIN 5780J Healthcare Financial Mngmt
This course introduces the language of accounting and the principles of financial management to the healthcare practitioner using examples of hospitals and other healthcare agencies. Both for-profit and not-for-profits entities are considered. The concepts and applications in this course prepare clinical professionals for the financial decisions confronting their own organizations in a managed care environment. The course also acquaints financial personnel with the current issues and practices unique to healthcare finance. Topics include: financial statement analysis, cash budgeting, capital financing, benchmarking, payment systems, and responsibility accounting. Please Note: This course is taught using WebCT Course Management Tools. (Previously NJCU Course FINC-678)