BUS 70 - Health Care Financial Management

 

Instructor: Rob Leadbeater
Email Instructor:  rlresearch@yahoo.com
 

Course Description

Overview of finance and accounting in health care organizations, including the financial structure of both for profit and non-profit healthcare organizations.  Particular emphasis on private and third party payment systems, reporting requirements, accounts receivable management, budgeting, and resource allocation.  Strongly recommended:  Business 7.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins September 8th and ends December 19th (late start)

Optional On-Campus Orientations

There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student. 

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

If you're taking a late start Fall class, you can also attend one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, September 8th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1602

• Tuesday, September 8th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1602

• Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

The course syllabus serves as a central information source listing, by date, text readings, assignments and date due for submissions. Each week, an introduction is offered by the instructor to supplement readings. Students will be able to present questions and queries to the instructor for clarification. And, most weeks, a discussion board topic is presented for student response and comments.

Students can expect to spend about 1 hour reading and 1- 1.5 hours for end of chapter questions/answers, cases, and/or position papers. This time schedule is contingent on the student’s health care and finance background.

My teaching philosophy for both onsite and online is for student involvement and participation; the student is the active member of the team while the instructor serves as a guide, resource person or consultant. My goal is to be certain student goals are achieved and course expectations are fulfilled.

There are no field trips or team projects scheduled. Position papers, however brief in content, are required.

Before student drop is authorized, the instructor wishes to assist the student in every way possible and hopefully resulting in cancellation of the intended drop.

Textbook Information

The Financial Management of Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations [2008], by Michael Nowicki, ISBN 13-978-156793-277-5.

Grading Information

1.  Midterm examination: 25%
2.  Final examination:  25%
3.  Chapter Q/A for submission: 10%
4.  Case studies: 15%
5.  Position statements regarding hospital finance, ethical issues, and management situations: 25%

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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