FIN 565 Healthcare Finance and Insurance

This course equips the audience with essential financial skills crucial for decision-making in various healthcare settings. It offers a thorough grounding in accounting and finance principles that financial managers in healthcare encounter daily, covering planning, budgeting, risk analysis, and financial reporting. Core concepts are presented with clarity and illustrated through real-world examples. The curriculum also includes an exploration of contemporary payment models and current financial accounting standards, emphasizing the importance of internal control and governance in maintaining financial accuracy. Additionally, the course provides strategies for detecting and preventing financial errors and fraud, preparing students to uphold and enhance financial integrity within healthcare organizations.