Prepare to join the fastest-growing industry in the U.S with this online master's degree program in health administration. Working on the business side of healthcare, you'll enjoy the benefits of the industry without the long hours and grueling work of medical personnel.

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Our online Master's in Health Administration is designed for healthcare professionals who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organization and the health system. Students will gain knowledge and expertise through diverse course offerings that provide technical and behavioral competencies to encompass business, ethics and technology applied to the health administration environment. After completion, you will be positioned for leadership in a variety of private and government health organizations, agencies and hospitals. Students can choose from two unique specializations: Health Care Ethics and Informatics.

Our online Master's in Health Administration is designed for healthcare professionals who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system. Saint Joseph's online master's degree in health administration with a specialization in health care ethics provides the necessary framework for dealing with issues such as euthanasia; the use of medical technologies to prolong life; abortion; genetic screening for birth defects; experimentation and informed consent; distribution of scarce medical resources; the right to healthcare and its implications for the healthcare delivery system. The program also offers a background in moral philosophy, which will be included within the scope of the coursework.

Our online Master's in Health Administration is designed for healthcare professionals in the health delivery system who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system.

With a specialization in informatics, you will gain expertise in information resources management, clinical care and programming, enabling you to become the communications conduit linking diverse health care professionals.

Additional coursework focuses on health information management systems data and infrastructure, providing the case study of IT networks, internets, data interchange, data access, and data management.

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With Benedictine University?s Accelerated MBA degree program, you can earn an advanced degree and upgrade your income potential in as little as one year. You will take two courses at a time and can finish the entire program in half the time it takes to finish a traditional program. Best of all, you aren?t locked into the accelerated track. If you need to slow down, you are free to vary your course load as you work toward your degree.

Benedictine University is a private, top-tier institution with a tradition of academic excellence that spans over 120 years. The MBA program has been offered for just under 40 years, and consistently draws well qualified candidates from all over the world. According to a 2009 survey, 96% of Benedictine students and graduates would confidently recommend the program to a friend or colleague.

Concentration designed for health care professionals who participate in policy development. Health policy originates at many different levels in health care and professional organizations, and in government. It requires that the professional be able to assess the adequacy of current practices and to be able to recommend changes.

Benedictine University's 12 course* MBA in Healthcare Administration curriculum can be completed in less than two years, and our program will give you the tools you need to become a transformative healthcare executive. Our Online MBA in Healthcare Administration examines how financial, operations, and marketing activities are applied to health organizations. Our program blends the systematic view of healthcare with the strategic analytical capabilities of an MBA. *For those with a non-business major bachelor's degree, Foundation courses may be required.

Public health professionals are at the forefront of the global effort to combat poverty, inequities, disease, and epidemics. Dynamic and capable leaders are needed to guide communities toward a healthy future. The Benedictine University online Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares professionals for the rapidly changing world of health and healthcare in a format that allows for continuation of work and outside obligations.Choose from four specializations: Administration of Healthcare Institutions MPH Disaster Management MPH Health Education MPH Health Policy MPHOur students become broadly educated in the core disciplines of public health and investigate the current needs of the profession, as well as emerging trends. Learning at Benedictine combines instructional expertise with individual initiative, creativity, research opportunities and field experience so that the adult learner will find the MPH experience a stepping-stone to professional success.

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level and assistant management positions in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing care facilities, doctors? offices, and insurance companies. Health services administrators are often responsible for creating and implementing policy and procedures, hiring and supervising staff, controlling finances, ordering supplies, and coordinating plans and activities with those of other health care managers.

The central focus of the program is to provide a comprehensive base in health-related knowledge and concepts and as well as the management of health services and facilities, with emphases on finance, legal aspects in healthcare, disaster planning and management, and information systems. The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program prepares students to excel in decision-making skills, critical thinking, and small group communications.

Research opportunities and field experiences offer students insight into real-world applications of the information and skills they learn in class and help students prepare to successfully transition into a health care administration or management career.

The Medical Administrative Assistant program offers specialized training in modern medical office procedures. Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level employment in private medical practices, outpatient departments, clinics, or government institutions. The program offers a foundation in keyboarding, document processing, and integrated office systems software programs with specialized training in medical billing, billing and coding, medical transcription, medical records, and modern medical office procedures. Graduates of this program will be able to apply coding, billing, records management, transcription and scheduling skills to administrative health care industry standards. Students study and practice the skills that will help them gain national billing certification from the American Billing Association (AMBA). Students can prepare for the national test through the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) boot camp that is offered along with this degree. Some typical jobs in the medical administrative assistant field include (national salary averages from salary.com): Medical Staff Coordinator ($38,193 - $50,389), Medical Transcription Supervisor ($43,656 - $55,317), Medical Records Administrator ($46,580 - $69,398).

The Medical Reimbursement and Coding (MRC) Program prepares students to sit for the national coding exams, or begin working in the coding and billing field. This unique program is formatted to specifically address, through core courses, a means to facilitate uniformity of terms, the structure and organization of the body systems, common disease processes, and common pharmacological treatments. The core courses provide students with a foundation on which they will complete the coding portion of this comprehensive program. After completing the mandatory core courses, students will have a choice of studying for Physician coding or Hospital/inpatient coding. While some coding professionals choose one type of coding based on their own interest and style, many coders are cross-credentialed and able to work in both arenas. The MRC Program prepares students with the information needed to choose one or both coding paths. Students will study and practice the skills that will help them gain national coding certification from either The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). The comprehensive nature of the MRC Program fulfills all hourly criteria for both AHIMA and AAPC national certifying bodies. Students who successfully complete the MRC Program will be equipped to participate in the field of medical coding and reimbursement.

Bryant and Stratton College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. This is a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

This CAGS specialization prepares health care administrators to identify a problem or potential problem area, or an area for analysis and intervention, recognize the constraints and limitations to intervention and change, and propose alternative outcomes in the health care industry. Health care administrators are prepared to analyze decisions and recommendations based on strategic planning. Curriculum focuses on advanced concepts and applications, financial management, legal, ethical, and global issues relating to total quality management in health care.

The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The D.B.A. degree program emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems and to devise and to execute strategy that is effective and ethical. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, D.B.A. learners focus upon the communication and application of knowledge in Business Administration. With the growing concern over health care and the economical delivery of health care services, there is an increasing requirement to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and for advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health maintenance organizations, in health insurance companies, and in governmental, public health, voluntary, and social service agencies. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry.

The online MBA degree program from Northcentral University prepares learners to advance to higher levels of leadership in business. Advanced coverage of classic and contemporary theory in business administration is blended with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. Exposure to best practices in the business world enhances comprehension of the challenges and opportunities facing modern business leaders and the various stakeholders they serve. With the growing concern over health care and the economical delivery of health care services, there is an increasing requirement to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and for advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health maintenance organizations, in health insurance companies, and in governmental, public health, voluntary, and social service agencies. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry.

The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business by making strategically adroit linkages between theory and practice. With the growing concern over health care and the economical delivery of health care services, there is an increasing requirement to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and for advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health maintenance organizations, in health insurance companies, and in governmental, public health, voluntary, and social service agencies. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry.

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( www.ncahlc.org), located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.

Become a unique asset in the world of health informatics and health information management. WGU?s B.S. in Health Informatics program combines concepts from healthcare, IT, and leadership practice to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a valuable designer, developer, and manager of health information systems. This program is for experienced healthcare or IT professionals seeking an affordable bachelor?s degree and two IT certifications to work in this high-demand field.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates two IT certifications at an affordable cost: CompTIA A+ IT Technician and CIW Database Design Specialist (all certification fees are included in your tuition). This program has been designed to align with the American Health Information Management Association?s (AHIMA) curriculum competencies. You may be eligible to apply to sit for the AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialing exam upon completion of this program.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the ?best relatively cheap university you?ve never heard of? in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner who already possesses healthcare industry experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The MBA ? Healthcare Management prepares you for mid-level to upper-level healthcare management positions. The program educates you in core business skills, essential industry knowledge, and advanced healthcare managerial expertise. A perfect program for the experienced healthcare administration professional who seeks a credible degree program and upward mobility.