Healthcare Management

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Also known as Healthcare Administrator, Healthcare Insurance Administrator, Healthcare Consultant, Healthcare Supervisor or Health Unit Coordinator.

Healthcare managers are responsible for keeping healthcare facilities running smoothly. Healthcare is not just a human service, but also a business, and needs professional guidance in order to maintain it. The occupation of healthcare management encompasses all who plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise healthcare. The duties of healthcare managers vary according to how they are employed. Those employed by hospitals may direct or coordinate activities in the areas of nursing, surgery, therapy, medical records, or health information, while those employed in smaller facilities are more likely to handle day to day operations, such as personnel management, finance, facility operations, and admissions. Those employed in nursing homes will also likely have a large role in resident care. Those who work in insurance administration oversee personnel management, billing and collection, budgeting, planning, and any other day-to-day operations as needed, maintaining integrity while still providing care and assistance to patients. There are even healthcare managers with areas of specialization, such as physical therapy or medical records, and are licensed physical therapists or graduates of a medical records program. The range of jobs available to healthcare management specialists is vast and varied, as well as ever-changing. As healthcare continues to evolve and diversify, healthcare managers will need to evolve with it, always remaining flexible and adaptable.

Earning Potential:
Healthcare Managers and Administrators salaries vary according to their level of financial responsibility. An experienced graduate can earn up to $106,080

Working Environment:
Most healthcare managers work in hospitals, large medical institutions and even in nursing and elderly homes. They may also work in physicians' offices, home healthcare services, Federal government healthcare facilities, State and local government ambulatory services, outpatient care centers, insurance carriers, and community care facilities. It's the role of the Healthcare Manager to ensure that the best possible care is provided to the patients or residents of their facility. It's up to these managers to come up with creative solutions when challenges pop up to the operation or services of their medical facility.

Educational Background:
Healthcare managers usually have a degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration. Some entry-level positions may be gained with a bachelor's degree, and some physician's offices may substitute on-the-job training for formal education. Those who specialize in certain areas of administration, such as physical therapy, must have a degree in that specialty. They may or may not be required to have a degree in administration, as sometimes they are chosen for their ability to lead. For those who enter nursing home administration, all states and the District of Columbia require them to have a bachelor's degree, pass a licensing examination, complete a State-approved training program, and then pursue continuing education. Those in healthcare consulting may also take an exam to be certified, earning the title of Certified Healthcare Consultant (CHC), a credential of professionalism.

The employment outlook for healthcare management is very good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012, especially as the healthcare field continues to grow and evolve. More healthcare professionals will be needed as medical technology advances as well, as more people will survive injuries and illnesses that may have been life-threatening before. The nation's largest population, the baby boom generation, is advancing into old age, which will also cause the need for nursing home facilities and long-term care to increase. As healthcare changes, so will the employment of healthcare managers, and remaining flexible and adaptable will ensure a successful and lengthy career in this area.

Online
American InterContinental University -- Healthcare Management (Bachelors, MBA), Organizational
Ashford University -- Healthcare Administration (BAOM)
Capella University - Health Care Administration
Colorado Technical University -- Healthcare Management (BS, MBA)
Ellis College -- MBA in Health Care Administration
Jones International University -- MBA in Health Care Management
Kaplan University -- Health Care Management, Case Management
Kennedy-Western University -- Health Administration, Business Administration
South University -- Healthcare Management (Bachelors)
Strayer University -- Master of Health Services Administration
University of Phoenix -- Health Administration (Bachelors, Masters, Nursing

California
California College - San Diego (San Diego) - Health Care Administration, Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College* (Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia) - Health Care Administration

Colorado
National American University (Colorado Springs, Denver) - General Education, Health Care Management

Florida
Everest University* (Brandon/Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orange Park, North Orlando, Pinellas, Pompano Beach, South Orlando, Tampa) - Assisted Living Administrator, Health Care Administration, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Massage Therapist, Surgical Technologist
University of Phoenix* (Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa) - Health Administration, Nursing, MBA Health Care Management

Georgia
University of Phoenix* (Atlanta, Columbus) - Health Care Services, MBA/Health Care Management, Nursing

Hawaii
University of Phoenix* (Wailuku) - Health Administration, Human Services, Nursing, Health Care Management, Counseling, MS in Nursing

Idaho
University of Phoenix* (Boise - Meridian) - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration

Iowa
Kaplan University (Davenport) - Health Care Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Transcription, Nursing

Kentucky
Spencerian College (Lexington) - Clinical Assistant, Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist, Limited Medical Radiography, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding Specialist, Phlebotomy

Louisiana
American Commercial College (Shreveport) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Records Transcriptionist
Everest College* (New Orleans) - Dental Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician
Remington College * (Baton Rouge, Lafayette) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance and Coding

Massachusetts
Everest Institute* (Brighton, Chelsea) - Dental Assisting, Masage Therapy (Modular), Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
Clark University CCI (Braintree, Cambridge, Framingham, Woburn) - Healthcare Professional, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Coding & Billing
Northeast Technical Institute (Haverhill) - Clinical Medical Assistant, Health Information Management, Medical Coding and Billing, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Transcription

Michigan
National Institute of Technology* (Detroit, Dearborn, Southfield) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant
University of Phoenix* (Metro Detroit - Ann Arbor,West Michigan - Portage) - Health Administration, Nursing, MBA/Health Care Management, Human Services

Missouri
Colorado Technical University (North Kansas City) - Healthcare Administration, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Health Information Technology, Surgical Technology
Missouri College (St. Louis) - Healthcare Management
Sanford-Brown College* (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Healthcare Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy
University of Phoenix (Springfield) - Health Care Management

Nebraska
Hamilton College* (Lincoln, Omaha) - Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy

Nevada
Career Education Institute (Henderson) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistan
Las Vegas College (Henderson, Las Vegas) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Massage Therapy

New Hampshire
Hesser College* (Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Psychology

New Jersey
CDM Institute * (Marlton, Wayne, West Long Beach) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration
The Chubb Institute * (Cherry Hill, Jersey City, Parsippany, North Brunswick) - Medical Admin
The Lincoln Technical Institute®* (Edison, Mt. Laurel, Paramus) - Medical Assistant

New Mexico
University of Phoenix (Albuquerque) - Human Services, Nursing, Counsling - Marriage and Family Therapy, MBA in Health Care Management

New York
NYU - School of Continuing & Professional Studies (New York City) - Healthcare Management
Everest Institute (Rochester) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Administration Information Processing (Medical)

Ohio
Remington College * (Cleveland, Cleveland West) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance and Coding, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

Oklahoma
University of Phoenix* (Oklahoma City, Tulsa) - MBA in Health Care Management, Health Administration, Nursing

Oregon
University of Phoenix (Clackamas) - Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Western Business College (Portland) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician

Pennsylvania
Berks Technical Institute (Wyomissing) - Medical Assistant Program, Massage Therapy
Bradford School (Pittsburgh) - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute< a> (Pittsburgh) - Medical Administrative Secretary, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician
Lincoln Technical Institute® (Allentown) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
Pittsburgh Technical Institute (Pittsburgh) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, more
The Chubb Institute (Springfield) - Medical Administration
The Lincoln Technical Institute® * (Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting) - Medical Admin Asst
Kaplan Career Institute (Harrisburg) - Medical Assisting, Billing and CodingThompson Institute (Philadelphia) - Medical Assisting, Billing and Coding

Rhode Island
Lincoln Technical Institute (Lincoln) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy

Tennessee
University of Phoenix* (Memphis, Nashville) - Health Administration, MBA in Health Care Management

Texas
Bradford School of Business (Houston) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative
Everest College * (Arlington/Mid-Cities, Dallas, Fort Worth) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician
National Institute of Technology * (Austin, Houston/Bissonnet, Houston/Galleria, Houston/Greenspoint, Houston/Hobby, San Antonio) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Business and Clinical Specialist, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician
Remington College* (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston) - Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance and Coding
Sanford-Brown Institute* (Dallas, Houston) - Medical Assistant, Coding & Billing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology, Medical Lab Tech

Utah

Virginia
Everest Institute* (Newport News, Chesepeake) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Everest College* (McLean) - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting
The Chubb Institute (Arlington) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Technologist

Washington
Everest College* (Everett, Tacoma, Port Orchard, Renton) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

West Virginia
National Institute of Technology (Cross Lanes) - Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician

Wyoming Schools
CollegeAmerica (Cheyenne Branch) - Health Care Administration, Medical Specialties

Canada Schools
Everest College * - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Retail Pharmacy Technician, Medical Office Assistant, Dental Assisting

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• Nova Scotia: Halifax
  
• Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton South
  
• British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre
  
• Manitoba: Winnipeg