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BHA2002 Evolution of Healthcare Delivery in the United States 3 quarter credits Students gain a historical view of the evolving U.S. healthcare system to understand the challenges and successes from a private and public health perspective. Students investigate healthcare innovations, regulatory agencies, technology, and medical education. Students examine the ever-changing continuum of care and how it relates to medical practice and industry growth. Students who have received credit for BHA4002 may not take BHA2002. 3 quarter credits
BHA2003 Current Trends and Future Directions in Healthcare Management 3 quarter credits Students analyze developments in healthcare policy and management to better understand the present and future state of the U.S. healthcare system. Students review trends in legislation, technology, and innovation that impact the future of healthcare policy, reform, and regulatory issues. Students explore how these changes are bringing new roles and responsibilities to the healthcare industry. Students who have received credit for BHA4003 may not take BHA2003. 3 quarter credits
BHA2006 Healthcare Regulation and Regulatory Affairs 6 quarter credits Students examine health care laws at local, state, and federal levels, and identify how these laws affect patient rights, care and confidentiality; human resources; and organizational and professional licensure. Students also develop the skills necessary to meet the requirements of governing bodies. Additionally, students investigate fraud and abuse, risk management, business ethics, and corporate compliance. Students who have received credit for BHA4006 may not take BHA2006. 6 quarter credits
BHA2102 Leadership and Communication in Healthcare Management 6 quarter credits Students develop their personal leadership style in a professional healthcare setting and describe how different communication styles can impact teamwork and collaboration. Students build their knowledge, skills, and competence and apply leadership strategies to resolve workplace conflicts through authentic, real-world scenarios. Students who have received credit for BHA4102 may not take BHA2102. 6 quarter credits
BHA4104 Strategic Leadership and Workforce Planning in Healthcare 6 quarter credits Students investigate innovative solutions to strategic, tactical, and operational issues in managing healthcare systems. The primary concepts covered in this course include talent management, critical thinking, and strategic analysis. Students identify leadership qualities that promote high-performance teams and discover smart ways to solve problems in healthcare. Other course topics include organizational development, productivity management, and healthcare planning and marketing. 6 quarter credits
BHA2106 Health Information Management in Healthcare Organizations 6 quarter credits Students integrate essential informatics concepts into healthcare administration and to manage the healthcare information lifecycle. Students analyze information system applications to make evidence-based decisions that maximize the efficiency and quality of departmental workflow. Students also examine the application of methods to improve the management of patient data, clinical knowledge, population data, and other information relevant to patient care and community health. Students who have received credit for BHA4106 may not take BHA2106. 6 quarter credits
BHA2110 Healthcare Operations and Process Improvement 6 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of how to make hospitals and clinics operate more efficiently and give the best care possible to patients. They explore how to solve real-life problems with supply management, building setup, quality of care, and resource planning. Students gain insight into the best practices for reducing waste, cutting costs, improving quality, and using new technology effectively. Students who have received credit for BHA4110 may not take BHA2110. 6 quarter credits
BHA3004 Ensuring Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Healthcare 6 quarter credits Students examine quality improvement and risk management in healthcare. Students apply various models to increase the quality of patient care and outcomes, decrease the risk of litigation, and effect positive change. Throughout the course, students gain an understanding of how to prepare a quality dashboard utilizing common quality improvement tools, including statistical analysis; Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA); Six Sigma; and Rapid Cycle Improvement. 6 quarter credits
BHA3008 Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations 3 quarter credits Students acquire an understanding of inventory control, budgeting, financial statements, and reporting. Students also demonstrate competence in preparing budgets for their scope of responsibility as healthcare professionals. 3 quarter credits
BHA3009 Healthcare Financing and Reimbursement Models 3 quarter credits Students analyze current trends and traditional methods of payment in the healthcare industry. In particular, students examine hospital, physician, third-party, state, and federal reimbursement systems and gain an understanding of the organizational revenue cycle process and payor contracting. 3 quarter credits
BHA3010 Introduction to Healthcare Research Methods 6 quarter credits Students examine healthcare research methodologies to assess access, quality, and cost as well as related marketing research and planning. In particular, students strengthen their knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs in order to better understand the needs, expectations, and social norms involved within the healthcare delivery system. 6 quarter credits
BHA3108 Population Health Management Strategies 6 quarter credits Students investigate epidemiology and its patterns, causes, and effects relative to health and disease conditions across identified populations. Students identify evidence-based approaches to promote wellness, disease management, and evolving financial reimbursement strategies. In addition, students gain an understanding of critical factors associated with accountable care organizations and formulate applied research strategies focused on patient engagement. 6 quarter credits
BHA3112 Introduction to Healthcare Economics 6 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of the uniqueness of the economics of healthcare. Students examine the history of how healthcare is delivered and paid for and evaluate current trends in the healthcare industry such as changes in technology, legal and regulatory issues, and government policies. Students also develop an understanding of the challenge of deciding the cost of care and providing high quality care as efficiently as possible. 6 quarter credits
HIM1610 Introduction to Medical Terminology 6 quarter credits Students develop an understanding of medical terminology used within healthcare. Students achieve a working knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms and practice correctly pronouncing, spelling, and using medical terms in the appropriate contexts. Students who have received credit for HIM4610 may not take HIM1610. RN-to-BSN students are not eligible to earn credit for this course. 6 quarter credits
MHA5006 Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain knowledge of and apply financial management concepts, principles, and processes used in healthcare organizations. Students examine accounting, financial statements and ratios, budgeting, capitalization, cost allocation, reimbursement methodologies and processes, and the impact of varying reimbursement structures on healthcare practice and service delivery. Students also design, prepare, and manage healthcare budgets; analyze short- and long-term healthcare investment decisions; and articulate the ways effective healthcare finance and accounting processes are used to present operational and strategic financial information to organizational stakeholders. 4 quarter credits
MHA5010 Strategic Healthcare Planning 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine strategic orientation, planning, and decision making in healthcare organizations and environments. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, demographical, and multinational implications of strategic planning decisions and how those decisions impact communities and populations, define best practices for healthcare organization staff development, and balance the prioritization of organizational and regulatory needs with feasible cost-effective solutions. Students also develop a long-term strategic healthcare plan that includes information on human resource requirements, technology needs, and financial implications. 4 quarter credits
MHA5017 Data Analysis for Healthcare Decisions 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain and apply an understanding of how data drives decision making at every level of healthcare administration, including in value-based reimbursement as well as operations and outcomes. Students identify ways to use data analysis tools and techniques in the pursuit of value, quality, and safety. Throughout the course, students use readings, media presentations, and real-world examples to analyze a particular foundational statistical concept and related practical application. 4 quarter credits
MHA5028 Comparative Models of Global Health Systems 4 quarter credits In this course, students identify, analyze, and compare world health care systems and the challenges associated with them. Students also demonstrate knowledge of the costs and benefits of implementing and measuring quality improvement programs intended to address community and global health system needs. 4 quarter credits

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