Introduction to Healthcare Accounting

About this course

To remain sustainable, it's crucial for healthcare organizations to effectively manage their finances. In Introduction to Healthcare Accounting, you’ll learn how to understand and manage hospital finances. This includes the cost of patient care, major payers and reimbursements, resource efficiency, and the modernization of facilities. Hands-on course assessments will allow you to apply financial analysis to gain a deeper understanding of institutional revenues and balances, so that you can make informed decisions for your institution. With this course, you’ll emerge with a crucial understanding of institutional finances and become a more effective leader.

What you will learn

• Develop an understanding of basic financial accounting concepts and principles.
• Explain the format and use of the financial statements for healthcare organizations.
• Apply basic financial statement analysis techniques to evaluate the financial condition and performance of healthcare organizations.