Healthcare Finance, Economics and Risk

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Free Online Course: Healthcare Finance, Economics and Risk provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 5 weeks long, 5-10 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Healthcare Finance, Economics and Risk is taught by Jody Woodworth.

Overview
  • In order to be a leader/administrator in thehealthcareindustry, you must have a basic understanding of healthcare finance, risk, legal and regulatory issues in order to navigate and change the system. Managing risk is one of the primary responsibilities of a leader. This requires a basic understanding of the financial health and regulatory constraints one operates within to anticipate and address changing dynamics.

    This course will focus on healthcare economics and financeto help you articulate new approaches to managing costs and improving access, quality and safety. You will learn how to assess the fiscal status of a healthcare organization. Strategic planning, marketing, quality assurance and risk management initiatives for healthcare organizations will also be explored.