The healthcare administration major prepares students to (a) directly enter the workforce as administrator/managers of healthcare facilities such as medical group practice, urgent care center, long-term care facilities, department-level positions or (b) to enters graduate level studies in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, health insurance companies, etc. This degree is also a solid path for those seeking to pursue a master’s degree in healthcare administration or business management.
Hospitals: Facility where acute care is delivered.
Ambulatory Surgery Center: Medical facility designed and equipped to handle surgery, pain management, and certain diagnostic procedures that do not require overnight hospitalization. Most patients who are in relatively good health may receive treatment at ambulatory surgery centers. The centers may be part of a community general hospital, a specialty hospital, or an independent medical facility with prearranged hospital support. The centers are staffed with health professionals as in conventional surgery departments.
Medical Group Management: The practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources. Can be single-specialty or multi-specialty clinics with two or more practitioners
Long-term Care: The provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. The care may be provided in environments ranging from institutions to private homes. Long-term care services usually include symptomatic treatment, maintenance, and rehabilitation for patients of all age groups.
Hospitals: Facility where acute care is delivered.
Ambulatory Surgery Center: Medical facility designed and equipped to handle surgery, pain management, and certain diagnostic procedures that do not require overnight hospitalization. Most patients who are in relatively good health may receive treatment at ambulatory surgery centers. The centers may be part of a community general hospital, a specialty hospital, or an independent medical facility with prearranged hospital support. The centers are staffed with health professionals as in conventional surgery departments.
Medical Group Management: The practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources. Can be single-specialty or multi-specialty clinics with two or more practitioners
Long-term Care: The provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. The care may be provided in environments ranging from institutions to private homes. Long-term care services usually include symptomatic treatment, maintenance, and rehabilitation for patients of all age groups.
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