Health information professionals help patients through caring for medical data. These working professionals make sure a patient’s health information is accurate and complete. They maintain patient records in the strictest of all confidences making sure these records remain securely protected. However, information is readily available for healthcare providers when called upon. There are three distinct […]
Because of the recession, many unemployed are going back to school and getting MBAs to make themselves more competitive in the workplace. There is an emerging trend of MBA students specializing in healthcare. There are 3 major recruiters that look to hire new healthcare MBA graduates. 1) Hospital Corporation of America HCA is a behemoth […]
What is accreditation? Accreditation bodies are organizations that audit a school’s ability to deliver quality programs. In the US, accreditation bodies are typically private peer-reviewed organizations while in other parts of the world, government agencies may serve as accreditation bodies. Once a school gains accreditation, they will still need to be reviewed every few years […]
Today’s technology provides many busy people the opportunity to seek a healthcare management degree online. However, there are numerous choices out there and you need to thoroughly examine any program before you decide to enroll. There are certain aspects you need to discover such as a program’s accreditation, where graduates find employment, what the costs […]
The future of healthcare management has never looked more promising. Healthcare is one of the largest industries in the US, and ten of the twenty fastest growing occupations are in the health industry. In 2008, healthcare provided over 14 million jobs for wage and salary workers. (Bureau of Labor Statistics). The healthcare industry offers high […]
Everyone having a cursory thought about healthcare careers typically conjures up images of doctors and nurses busily setting about helping people with their medical needs. However, there exists an incredible behind-the-scenes workforce that labors tirelessly in support of any primary caregivers making sure that all aspects of health services get delivered effectively and smoothly. Many […]
A master’s degree is required for almost every position in the healthcare management field. The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education provides a list of accredited graduate health administration programs. In the past, most students chose the traditional route of a master’s degree in health administration or public health. Today, however, students are investigating […]
A legal nurse consultant can be an individual contractor, running an independent business that works with lawyers, government officials, insurance companies, medical risk management teams and forensic professionals. Typical duties include: • Conducting educational sessions for attorneys about medical facts and issues relating to claims • Authoritative review of medical records, other documents and hospital […]