PROPOSAL FOR A NEW BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM in Health Care Management
Alabama has 38 colleges that offer programs related to health care, however only two are in the Healthcare Management field. Numerous programs are geared for students who aspire to careers in the health care industry, including those in nursing, medical assisting, health information technology and emergency medical services.
Calhoun Community College
Nursing (Associate of Applied Science & Practical Nursing Certificate)
RN Bridge for LPN/Paramedic Program (Associate of Applied Science)
Dental Assisting
EMS - Option 1
EMS - Option 2
Medical Laboratory Technology (formerly CLT)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Surgical Technology
Gadsden State Community College
72-unit Registered Nursing program, Public Safety Telecommunication, Emergency Medical Services and Radiologic Technology.
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
AAS in Health Information Technology (HIT).
Jefferson State Community College
AAS program for registered nursing (RN)
Northeast Alabama Community College
70-unit Medical Assisting program
74-unit AAS in Emergency Medical Services.
Short-term certificates in phlebotomy and medical transcription.
Northwest-Shoals Community College
72-unit nursing program
Medical assisting can be taken as a 74-unit AAS or a 25-unit certificate
74-unit emergency program combines 50 units of paramedics topics with 24 units of general education.
Gadsden State Community College
AAS in Registered Nursing
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
AAS in Health Information Technology
Jefferson State Community College
AAS in Nursing Education
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
AS in Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
AS in Emergency Medical Services,
AAS in Medical Assisting
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AAS in Emergency Medical Services,
AAS in Medical Assisting Technology,
AAS in Registered Nursing
Source: *NCES College Navigator PROPOSAL FOR A NEW BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM
A) General Information
1. Institution: Athens State University
2. Date of Proposal Submission: September 15, 2016
3. Institution Contact Person: Dr. Joe Delap
Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Telephone: (256) 233-8214
Fax: (256) 233-8112
E-Mail: [email protected]
Identification:
Title: Health Care Management
Degree: Bachelor of Science
CIP Code: 51.0701
4. Proposed Program Implementation Date: Fall 2017
5. Program Administrator:
College or School: College of Business
Dean: Dr. Kim LaFevor, DBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Department: Business Administration
Chairperson: Dr. Ladoris Baugh, DBA, CFM
Authors/POCs: Dr. Bruce Thomas, DHS ?, College of Arts & Sciences
Lt. Col. (R) Cary Payne, MA, MHA, College of Business
B) Program Objectives and Content:
1. List the objectives of the program as precisely as possible. The objectives should address specific needs the program will meet (institutional and societal) and the expected student learning outcomes and achievements. This is an extremely important part of the proposal. The objectives should lend themselves to subsequent review and assessment of program accomplishments.
Athens State University is proposing a Bachelor of Science Major in Health Care Management (HCM). The goal of this program is to support the mission of Athens State University and the Department of Postsecondary Education to deliver excellence in academic education, and support reciprocal health care workforce development by providing an affordable education at the baccalaureate level. (Athens State University Catalog). It is extremely important to note early in the proposal of the vital collegial relationship that was developed between the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and College of Business during this process and could be used for future working relationship among the university’s colleges. This program has significant reliance on a strong, accompanying Health Science program within the College of Arts & Sciences. The intent and final outcome will be a collegial, complementary relationship and interdependence, which should have a tremendous student growth potential for Athens State University.
A major in Health Care Management (HCM) offers a broad-based program of study with emphasis on preparation of professionals who are responsible for meeting regulatory, accreditation and Federal/State legislative requirements for the Health Care System of the United States. This training and study will prepare graduates to be leaders in the management of healthcare related resources in industry and will provide graduates critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, leadership and management skills, and discipline awareness.
The curriculum focuses on the practices, policies, operational procedures/technology, and the future of the management of. A required capstone course with practical application within the discipline will give students an integrative experience applicable to their current or future healthcare workplace at the University.
Also, foundation for future Masters Healthcare Administration.
Since North Alabama is the home of over 20,000 healthcare professionals and xxx (see ache) 2-year healthcare professional graduates each year from regional community colleges (See Appendix A) there is a significant opportunity for employment and advancement of Athens State University graduates in what is called the Tennessee Valley area. Our online courses will provide students in the region and in the health care industry beyond our region with the opportunity to enroll in this program. See Appendix B.
The curriculum is designed to provide the future, new or experienced healthcare manager with the knowledge and skills to be a leader in health care in both the government and private healthcare industry. Depending on the minor selected, successful students will be able to advance to other programs to include: Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Medical Supply and Logistics, and Information Management.
The health care industrial complex is a microcosm of American society. As a result, a very important positive consequence of this major in Health Care Management is the numerous discipline-specific certification requirements from related professional associations within the College of Business. Also, certifications are available at Athens State that have significant utility in the healthcare service arena and desired by many employees in health care. As an example, someone working in a hospital logistics department seeking a health care management degree may also be wishing to receive formal certification SAP or Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
The curriculum is based on proven training standards. Reviews of existing and proposed programs at other colleges and universities supported key design concepts, and draft curriculum documents have been reviewed by respected subject matter experts.
The HCM degree is a 124 semester-hour program. General education requirements and pre-professional courses will be completed at an accredited community college or institution of higher education before students transfer to Athens State University. The junior and senior year requirements for this program consist of a 62 semester-hour curriculum, to include 18 semester hours of HCM and HS coursework. The completion of a minor is possible in this program and students will be advised to seek minors in various fields that should relate to their specialty in health care or other areas they wish to advance …………. See Appendix Y. We have the fortune of having numerous academically qualified professors who also have substantial management and leadership experience in the public and private healthcare industry
The following faculty objectives are established for the HCM major:
Provide a unique educational opportunity at the undergraduate level and to enhance our current and projected national healthcare personnel resources by promoting higher education in HCM and producing a growing number of professionals with HCM expertise.
Incorporate into the program of study HCM theory and application that will provide students with critical knowledge and thinking skills needed to provide healthcare organization’s educated personnel resources and assets and systems and prepare them to make not only operational but 02strategic recommendations or decisions about healthcare issues.
Address the acute projected shortage of trained health care management professionals and an escalating need for their skills in the face of accelerating/critical health care human resource needs.
Graduates of Athens State University Health Care Management Program will possess the following skills and competencies:
A) Communication and Relationship Management:
Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers
Understand the need to establish and maintain relationships
Facilitate constructive interactions with individuals and groups, not always having a mutual agenda
B) Leadership:
Ability to inspire individual and organizational excellence
Create and attain a shared healthcare vision
Understanding the diversity of patients served and awareness of a need to strive to have workforce parity with the local demographics
Successfully manage change to attain the organization's strategic ends and successful performance
C) Professionalism:
Ability to align personal and organizational conduct with ethical and professional standards
Responsibility to the patient and community
A community health service orientation from a Systems view
Commitment to lifelong learning and improvement
D) Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment:
Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare managers and providers function
Understand how healthcare management is combined effectively with other public health sciences including biostatistics, epidemiology, and disease modeling
Improved focus on outcomes and evidence-based management to include clinical outcomes
E) Business Skills and Knowledge in Healthcare: The ability to apply business principles, including operations/systems thinking and analysis, to the healthcare environment and basic business principles to include:
Health care financial management
Human resource healthcare management
Organizational dynamics and governance in the healthcare system
Strategic health care planning and marketing
Health care information management
Comprehend policies and incentives provided by changes in government policy, the health system, in health services provision, or in public health.
Risk management and quality assurance in healthcare
Cost-effectiveness analysis and economic reasoning in the policy making process for health care
Provide input into the conduct of economic evaluations related to new health interventions, health systems, health services, or public health interventions.
Perform statistical and other analytic or modeling tasks necessary to complete cost-effectiveness analyses.
Use economic theory to predict responses to health care resources, policy and operation
Provide content input into the conduct of economic analyses of changes related to policy and to perform data management and statistical tasks related to healthcare analyses.
F) General Competencies:
Think critically and creatively, independently and cooperatively in both a qualitatively and quantitatively perspective
Engage in moral and ethical reasoning and will be proactive in their efforts to build a more just world.
Recognize and value human difference as well as understand how those differences enrich communities.
Appropriately utilize and embrace emerging and relevant technologies and demonstrate information literacy that will enhance their personal and professional lives.
Be prepared to actively participate effectively in civic, charitable, and governmental affairs.
After completing the program, the graduate will have a greater understanding of what is needed to lead in today’s complex health care environment—and how to excel in this fast-evolving industry. Upon completion of the HCM program, graduates will:
Skillfully lead health care departments, services, practices and organizations
Understand the legal foundations of health care in the United States, and contrast this with other countries around the world
Maximize patient safety using the best practices of business, policy, and health care
Grasp the business and public health implications of changing medical and health care policy
Recognize the role of health sciences in advancing public health and healthcare management in the business of health care
Understand how technology relates to computer system security and network practices in HCM.
Effectively use critical-thinking and decision-making in the development of an effective data management plan that utilizes proven HCM procedures, tools, and techniques.
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to establish effective interaction with corporate management on HCM related issues.
Understand the legal and ethical issues associated with patient’s rights, privacy, information security, and digital medical rights and responsibilities.
Have the ability to conduct risk management and quality assessments.
Have sound knowledge of accounting, economics, management, marketing, quantitative skills, legal issues, and production theory and concepts required to plan and implement health care programs and services in both the public and private sector.
Understanding the concept, purpose and meaning of such common health related terms to include:
· EMTALA
· COBRA
· Stark
· HCAHPS
· Leap Frog Initiative
· ADPH
· Medicaid
· CMS
· Joint Commission
· Affordable Care Act
· Medicare
2. How will this program be related to other programs at your institution?
Yes.
Qualified faculty in the College of Business will directly support and provide instruction for the BS HCM program. Other programs within the College of Business will provide the basic management and information systems courses. The programs in the College of Business will support and assist this new major. These programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). In addition, faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences will provide an important part of the HCM major core courses already in place, as well as healthcare expertise to the HCM program.
The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) is a global network of colleges, universities, faculty, individuals and organizations dedicated to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and policy education. Its mission is to foster excellence and drive innovation in health management and policy education, and promote the value of university-based management education for leadership roles in the health sector.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. It is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAAHEP is also member of the Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors (ASPA).
The Health Science (HS) program in the College of Arts and Sciences already has a robust clinically focused and public health track in their Health Science major. This program is seen as complementary and vital in rounding out the College of Business HCM program that focuses more on management in the areas of health care. In turn the HCM program is considered to complement the HS program. The faculty of both programs have a mutual, collegial relationship, working together to make both programs a huge success. This can be a model in illustrating colleges working together with a mutual goal of providing quality didactic and clinical/internship programs to our students and enhancing the academic reputation of the University.
3. Please identify any existing program, option, concentration or track that this program will replace.
None.
The BS in HCM is unique to Athens State University and will not replace any existing programs at the University.
4. Is it likely that this program will reduce enrollments in other programs at your institution? If so, please explain.
No.
To the contrary, the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and College of Business should both realize increased utilization of their respective programs by complementing the other program.
5. List new courses that will be added to your curriculum specifically for this program. Indicate number, title and credit hour value for each course.
Course Number
Course Title
Credit Hour Value
HCM
Health Care Economics
3 semester hours
HCM
Health Care Quality/Risk Management
3 semester hours
(CAPSTONE) ???? HCM 460 Health Care Leadership and Management
3 semester hours
6. Program Completion Requirements See Appendix XYZ
Credit hours required in major
Management Core 9 semester hours
HCM Courses 23 semester hours
HS Courses 12 semester hours
44
semester hours
Credit hours required in minor
18 semester hours
Credit hours in general education or core curriculum:
General Education 41 semester hours
Pre-Professional* 21 semester hours
62 semester hours
Credit hours in free or required electives
Not applicable
Total Credit Hours required for completion
124 semester hours
* Pre-professional Courses
Core Accounting
3 semester hours
Core Math or Calculus
3 semester hours
Basic Statistics
3 semester hours
Core History/English or
3 semester hours
Core Legal
3 semester hours
Core Medical Terminology/ Epidemiology/Anatomy & Physiology or Public Health
3 semester hours
Elective
3 semester hours
Core Science
3 semester hours
Describe any additional requirements such as comprehensive examination, senior thesis or other capstone experience, practicum or internship, some of which may carry credit hours included in the list above.
Capstone experience
(core courses)
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
2 semester hour
HCM Capstone
(post-test given)
Students will demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills, decision-making abilities, problem- solving skills, leadership and team skills, required for effective healthcare management
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Practicum and Internship
3 semester hours
E-Portfolio
Electronic portfolio of all work completed in each ACBSP Common Professional Component (CPC) course is assessed according to College of Business rubrics.
0 semester hours (integrated into core curriculum)
Please see Appendix Z for a “Typical Four-Year Curriculum” by semester for students who enroll in the HCM program at Athens State University.
7. Accreditation
If there is a recognized (USDE or CHEA) specialized accreditation agency for this program, please identify the agency and explain why you do or do not plan to seek accreditation.
Yes.
The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/ Commission on Colleges (SACS/COC). The College of Business is professionally accredited by the ACBSP and the College will seek their approval of this program. Certification may be attained from the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) for the HCM degree and certification from the for the HS degree.
C) Program Admissions Requirements, Enrollment Projections and Completion Projections
1. Describe briefly the criteria and screening process that will be used to select students for the program.
a. Criteria
A community/junior college transfer student may be admitted to Athens State University provided he or she has earned:
A degree from a two-year institution accredited by SACS/COC or other regional accrediting agency, or
Sixty to sixty-four semester hours of college credit with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or
Completed all general studies curriculum core requirements (Areas I-IV) and submitted early transfer forms to Athens State University.
b. Screening Process
A student who has completed a minimum of freshman and sophomore years at a regionally accredited four-year institution may be admitted to Athens State University with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
A student from a regionally accredited technical college/institute may be admitted as a degree-seeking student provided he or she has completed a technical program and has received a degree, diploma, or certificate.
2. Please describe your methodology for determining enrollment projections. If a survey of student interest was conducted, please attach a copy of the survey instrument with a summary of results.
Please see Appendix B.
A survey was conducted to determine the interest from the 12,500 employees and 6 hospitals of the Huntsville Hospital System (a $2 billion economic impact organization for north Alabama) which represents who might wish to enter the new program. A total of employees responded to the survey. Of these, % indicated an interest in the HCM program.
Please note the letters of support from HHSYS and several other healthcare organizations throughout north Alabama. Appendix nbc
A student survey was conducted to determine interest from current students who might wish to enter the new program. A total of students responded to the survey. Of these, % indicated an interest in the HCM program.
Surveys were also conducted in selected freshman/sophomore classes at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, and Calhoun Community College among students who may be attending Athens State University within the next year to two years. A total of students responded to the survey. Of these, % indicated an interest in the HCM program.
Enrollment projections are based on survey response indicating interest and also on previous growth in programs. A copy of the survey instrument and a summary of results are attached as Appendix B.
3. Provide a realistic estimate of enrollment at the time of program implementation and over a five-year period based on the availability of students meeting the criteria stated above.
Estimate of Program Enrollment
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Total
Full-Time
2
3
6
8
11
30
Part-Time
8
10
14
20
24
76
New Student Arrivals
3
8
12
12
14
49
Total FTE*
6
8
13
18
23
70
*Note: This estimate is based on the assumption of full time at 12 semester hours per student and part time at 6 semester hours each. The sum of full-time and part-time enrollment is then divided by 12 semester hours, the minimum full-time student load at Athens State University to determine FTE.
4. Projected Program Completion Rates.
Please indicate the projected number of program graduates for the first five years.
Projected program completion rates are based on the enrollment estimates above and the assumption that full-time students will complete the program in 2 years while part-time students will complete the program in 3 years.
Projected Program Graduates
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Total
0
1
6
8
11
26
D) Program Need Justification
1. Will the program satisfy a clearly documented need (institutional and societal) in an effective and efficient manner? If the program duplicates or closely resembles another program already offered in the State, can this duplication be justified? What characteristics of the identified need require that it be met by a new program rather than an existing program? (Note: In explaining how the proposed program meets this criterion, an institution may refer to the criterion on collaboration and develop a response that addresses both criteria simultaneously). For purposes of this criterion, duplication is defined as the same or similar six-digit CIP code and award level in the Commission's academic program inventory. Institutions should consult with the Commission staff during the NISP phase of proposal development to determine what existing programs are considered duplicative of the proposed program.
Yes
The decline of healthcare management staffing resources will soon hit a crisis stage, which if not addressed will be difficult to dig back out.
A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that an increase in healthcare jobs aren’t just a short-term trend. In fact, healthcare-related occupations are expected to add 15.6 million jobs between 2012 and 2022—the most of any occupation group. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for healthcare related occupations is expected to grow by 21%-28% by the year 2022, making jobs in healthcare one of the most needed for our future.1
The BS HCM responds to national and local employment and career trends, potential student interest, regional expertise in the discipline, and the needs of students currently employed in the discipline. . Athens State University’s already strong programs in Business, HS Major and HCM minor, will provide many of the courses for the new degree and strengthen the focus established by our existing HCM minor to respond to this emerging area of need.1
There are only 2 programs in the State of Alabama. They are at UAB and AU. See CIP data in Appendix F. Neither cover the commuter catchment area of north Alabama (Appendix xx)
In a report, The Conference Board analyzed the risk of future health care labor markets in 464 occupations in the U.S. The report, “From Not Enough Jobs to Not Enough Workers,” introduces a Labor Shortage Index that uses existing labor-market tightness and future demographic changes to predict the likelihood of labor shortages in 2025. Labor shortages in several fields, including healthcare, may become a major problem over the next 15 years, according to a report released by a nonprofit corporate research organization.
Notes……….
CIP Code data
HHSYS is the second largest Healthcare system behind the UAB Healthcare system in Alabama
The cost to educate (tuition, fees, etc.) a UAB undergraduate in healthcare administration is currently running about half the cost it will take at Athens State
Athens State University already has a proven, quality distance learning program, having won national recognition in several fields. Our Health Care Management minor is already a viable part of this valuable academic learning mechanism.
Our typical student will not migrate outside the State as many at UAB and AU? Will do
As a result of our leaner but highly competent faculty we will able to adjust our program to any changing needs in the healthcare academic arena
Not only a need but we have a social obligation to our State…………..
Nationwide, the report states future labor shortages primarily will occur in health-related professions, skilled labor occupations and specific fields in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions. “Our extensive database of occupational data points us to the U.S. industries most at risk of labor shortages,” Levanon said in the release. “Topping the list are healthcare, including hospitals and nursing facilities.2
As the aging U.S. “Baby Boomer” population is causing the number of healthcare working-age adults to shrink, which will increase the demand for medical/health care workers. This, paired with the often high education and experience requirements needed to enter the health care job market will lead to a major shortage in healthcare workers, according to the report. The findings also forecast a growing shortage of healthcare professionals who work with an increasingly aging client population, which demands more of national and required health care resources than ever before.
www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=5266
https://news.nurse.com/2014/09/12/report-u-s-likely-to-see-future-shortage-of-healthcare-workers/
Health Care Management
Most individuals will bring prior education/experience or transfer credit from Alabama community colleges that provides the foundation for this program. The HCM degree provides the necessary management skills for these students who are entering or who will enter HCM positions.
The proposed major is specifically designed to attract the following groups of students, although it may be of interest to other student populations as well:
Adults working full-time in local, regional, state, and federal healthcare entities and in the private sectors who have health care management responsibilities.
Adults working full-time in non-profit, trade, and professional organizations and private industry with a focus on health care management and healthcare science responsibilities.
Transfer students from the Alabama community colleges with associate degree programs in healthcare.
Military personnel, both overseas and stateside, with responsibilities in healthcare administration. There is significant potential in this area, complemented with prior military service and retired military/civil service faculty….
The BS HCM will be unique within north Alabama. There are only two health care management baccalaureate programs in Alabama.
B.S. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
B.S. at Auburn University Appendix xxx
2. Based on your research on the employment market for graduates of this program; please indicate the total projected job openings (including both growth and replacement demands) in your local area, the state, the SREB region, and the nation. These job openings represent positions that require graduation from a program such as the one proposed.
Specific health care job opportunities are fluid, therefore difficult to quantify or qualify by specialty. Attached as Appendix xyz is a current middle management job opening at Huntsville Hospital that is an excellent example of what a HCM degree from Athens State would fulfill.
To derive a total number of future healthcare staffing or job needs, we developed an academically defendable extrapolation model using U.S. Census Bureau forecasting data and the current staffing data for the Huntsville Hospital System (HHSYS) to derive growth demand. Please note this forecasting is for a subset of the future needs as other hospital and non-hospital staffing data is proprietary or not available. Also, replacement demands are significant as a result of the retiring “Baby Boomer” generation. The staffing needs, without non-HHSYS operations and the replacement demands are enormous in of itself and more than justifies establishment of the program. See Appendix uuu
We also compiled 2-year data of health-related graduates from the Alabama Community Colleges in our catchment area. This pool of graduates is also an excellent resource for enrollment into out HCM program. See Appendix 999
Career Opportunities
Healthcare is the largest industry in the U.S., and the second largest employer, with more than 11 million jobs. Virtually all new private sector jobs over the past 5 years came from healthcare; and the sector continues to grow faster than most other segments[4] Graduates of healthcare management programs can find opportunities in areas ranging from small rural communities to large metropolitan and international regions.
Excellent Earning Potential
Students of healthcare management have excellent earning potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers earned an average annual salary of $81,160 in 2006. Senior healthcare executives with more experience and achievements can earn $150-200,000 or more at the graduate level.
Career Flexibility
In addition to more traditional careers in healthcare management, graduates work in many other areas including: pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies, management consulting, banks and other financial institutions, long-term care facilities, professional societies and state and Federal agencies.
Visible and Valued Role in the Community
Healthcare executives typically are highly respected members of their communities. Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are among the largest employers in many communities and their organizations positively impact the health of the populations they serve.
[4] “What’s really propping up the economy” BusinessWeek, September 25, 2006
According to the Department of Labor, employment of Health Care Services is projected to grow percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than all other occupations.
According to the Department of Labor the federal government is expected to increase the hiring of individuals in the healthcare industry. In addition, as the healthcare industry expands its use of electronic medical records, ensuring patients’ privacy and protecting personal data are becoming more important.
less than % of respondents were currently unemployed and only % were unemployed at any point during 2011. Additionally, HHSYS indicated that they increased the number of new hires in the last 12 months to a total of . Of the 25% of respondents who indicated they had hiring responsibilities, over 62% indicated they would be seeking additional information security employees in the next 12 months and over 50% had difficulty finding qualified candidates.
Employment trends data for Health Care Service employment is included in the trends data for
Employment Projections: 2010-2020
Employment
Percent Change
2010
2020
United States
Alabama
SREB
*Data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
See data reference sources listed under item 3 below.
3. Please give a brief description of the methodology used to determine the projected job openings. If a survey of employment needs was used, please attach a copy of the survey instrument with a summary of results as Appendix C.
The methodology used to determine the projected job openings is based on………..
· https://www.Clearancejobs.com (total of 306 jobs listed with 12 positions in Huntsville)
· State, regional, and national data were collected from the online database https://online.onetcenter.org, which uses the following sources of data for projected job growth and openings for information assurance-related positions:
· Bur eau of Labor Statistics, list of information assurance related job titles
· National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
· State Data Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Market Information Division
· SREB data is based on a consolidation of data for the states listed on https://www.sreb.org, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) website. SREB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with leaders and policy-makers in 16 member states.
Letters support of our program and voicing a need from local Health Care employers are included for your review in Appendix C.
4. If the program is primarily intended to meet needs other than employment needs, please present a brief rationale.
Meeting employment demand is the primary goal of the program. This program is also relevant to help meet the challenges specified below:
Deliver an academically comprehensive program of research and study which develops the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for healthcare managers and other professional personnel in the healthcare industry.
Recruit and retain qualified healthcare students from 2-year colleges and employees in the healthcare sector to further develop management and leadership skills
Give support and provide an encouraging environment for faculty to realize excellence in teaching and scholarly endeavors and activities
Make our program convenient and accessible to 2-year health care graduates and employed health professionals
Establish and maintain professional networking at local national and regional health care institutions and organizations such as the HHSYS (12,500 personnel), Alabama Rural Health, ACHE, UAB Healthcare Symposium………………
Maintain appropriate, state-of-the-art instructional media resources that are current to realize and enhance desired learning outcomes and products
5. If similar programs are available at other institutions in the state, will any type of program collaboration be utilized? Why or why not? What specific efforts have been made to collaborate with institutions to meet the need for this program? Address qualitative, costs, and access considerations of any collaboration that was considered.
Yes.
This is in the very early development stage.
There has already been dialogue with the University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB), Health Care Management Program, which will continue to develop. One of our faculty was an Adjunct Professor and Preceptor with the UAB Healthcare Master’s Program prior to joining our healthcare faculty in 2014. Our primary objective with UAB will be to identify, educate and develop a cohort of healthcare management undergraduates who will during the early stages of their healthcare management careers enroll and attain a graduate degree in HCM from UABs Health Care graduate program and become the future senior healthcare leaders within the State of Alabama.
Our plan is to also reach out to the other Healthcare Management Program, which is part of the Political Science Department at Auburn University. The above faculty member has also performed as preceptor for the healthcare management students at this university.
The BS HCM will be unique within the northern portion of the State of Alabama. See Appendix X and Y (Map and CIP Codes). As stated above, there are only 2 new courses required as a result of our unique symbiotic integration with our current Health Science Major and Health Care Management minor. As a result, new costs will be diminimos and we will be more efficient and effective.
Our faculty meet or exceed all instructional benchmark standards. Documentation is attached as Appendix I.
6. Will any type of distance education technology be utilized in the delivery of the program on your main campus or to remote sites? If not, why? Address the quality, access and cost considerations of using distance technology in the program.
Yes
The proposed program is designed to meet the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students. Therefore, distance learning will be one mode of course delivery. Athens State University currently uses both formats making extensive use of technology for delivery of education including Blackboard? for content management, video lectures provided by Tegrity?, and virtual, interactive classes using WimbaTM. In addition, the use of hands-on lab activities, real-time chats, collaborative discussions, as well as proctored online testing will be incorporated for a thorough, high quality learning experience. Current instructors are highly experienced in the use of the technology required to deliver online courses. Course content and faculty are the same for both campus and distance students ensuring uniform quality of curriculum, and minimum cost to students.
There is a slight difference in tuition costs for distance learning students…………
E) Program Resource Requirements
1. Number of currently employed qualified faculty who will teach in the program:
(These numbers are based on the assumption that “primary” faculty teach the HCM content courses, and “support” faculty teach required business core courses)
Total Qualified Faculty 7
Primary Full-time: 7
Primary Part-time: 1* (see note below)
Support Full-time: 9
Support Part-time: * (see note below)
*Note: Part-time faculty are employed on an “as needed” basis each term, depending on student enrollment. We have a strong group of well-qualified adjunct faculty who are available to assist as needed.
Please see Appendix D: Faculty Qualifications.
2. Number of additional qualified faculty who will be employed to teach in the program during the first five years:
Primary Faculty--
Full-time: 0
Part-time: 1* (See note under item 1 above)
Support Faculty--
Full-time: 0
Part-time: * (See note under item 1 above)
There are no plans to hire new faculty at the present time. The courses will be taught by qualified full and part time faculty. Faculty needs will be regularly assessed and additional faculty may be hired based upon a business case analysis, enrollment growth and/or long term stability of qualified faculty.
3. Briefly describe the qualifications of new faculty to be hired.
Again, there are no plans to hire new faculty at this time. Current and any future faculty teaching health care management courses will possess and/or have a:
Minimum of a master’s degree from a fully accredited institution of higher education with 30 graduate semester hours in Health Care Management/Health Science. A Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Doctorate in Healthcare Administration (DHA) degree is preferred as a terminal degree.
Related Health Care Administration work, specifically in upper management/ leadership roles
A strong commitment to both teaching and scholarly activity.
A terminal degree will be a significant consideration for full-time faculty positions.
4. Briefly describe available and additional support staff that will be provided for the program.
Currently there are two staff members who will provide support for the new program. These include an administrative assistant and a secretary within the College of Business.
No additional support staff will be needed.
5. Describe any special equipment that is necessary for this program, indicating what is currently available and what would be added, including the cost of any additional equipment.
No special equipment will be required for this program other than what is in place and operational.
6. Describe facilities required for the program, indicating what is currently available and any necessary renovations or additional facilities that would be added. Provide a cost estimate for any renovations or additions.
No new facilities or renovations are required for the HCM program.
7. Using the Collection Assessment Manual of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL), provide an indication of the current status of the library collections supporting the proposed program. Please describe how any deficiencies will be remedied, including the cost of such remedies.
Library Collection Assessment
The Athens State University Library provides access to a broad collection of these periodicals through subscriptions to online databases, including ABI/Inform Complete, ProQuest Computing, Business Source Premier, General Business File ASAP, Academic Search Premier, and Expanded Academic ASAP. As shown in the table below, a search conducted in these databases using the subject term “Health Care Management or Health Care Administration” retrieves a very large body of results, over % of which are available in full-text through the ASU electronic library. Access to these databases should provide sufficient periodical resources to support student research in the field.
Database Name (Provider)
Total Results
Full-text
Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
ABI/Inform Complete (ProQuest)
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
ProQuest Computing (ProQuest)
General Business File ASAP (Infotrac/Gale)
Expanded Academic ASAP (Gale)
The Library of Congress Subject Heading for “Health Care Management or Health Care Administration” returns books. This is a new field of study which has produced a very small body of book-length publications to date. There are 1175 books in English utilizing the topical added entry term are listed in WorldCat, that have been published since 2000. Using the keywords “ Healthcare Administration or Health Care Administration” in the Athens State Library catalog retrieves 11 relevant titles, of which one is held in a print format and the remaining 10 are e-books. In addition, the Athens State Library has titles in the relevant related area of “Health Care”. Current holdings in the University Library are adequate to support the program and additional holdings will continue to be acquired to support the program.
Should the proposal for the BS HCM program be approved, Athens State University is prepared to enhance the existing library collection as needed to fully support the program.
F. Costs and Financial Support of the Program
Provide a realistic estimate of the costs of the program. This should only include the additional costs that will be incurred, not current costs. All sources and amounts of funds for program support should be indicated.
Estimated New Funds Required to Support the Program
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Total
Faculty*
Library
Facilities
Equipment
Staff
Other (Training)
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$25,000
Total
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$25,000
*Includes fringe benefits.
Sources and Amounts of Funds Available for Program Support
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Total
Internal Reallocation
0
0
0
0
0
0
Extramural
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tuition*
$17,280
$23,040
$37,440
$51,840
$66,240
$195,840
*Based on $240 per credit hour and using enrollment projections.
G) Institutional Program Evaluation and Approval Process
Please describe the process used by your institution in its internal evaluation and approval of this program
To create and submit the HCM program proposal, the College of Business followed the Athens State University protocol for curriculum changes. The first phase of program development was the creation of the major by the department, then support by the department and college.
The next phase was to submit the proposal to the Athens State University Curriculum Committee. The committee is made up of faculty representing the three colleges at Athens State University along with the library. The committee reviews the proposal for academic integrity and standards, viability, duplication of programs within the University.
The next phase was the approval by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. Since this is a new program it was forwarded to the President for his approval. The final step was approval by the Board of Trustees on October 18, 2016 (see attached Recommendation for Action).
H) Program Review and Assessment
Approval of this program will be on the basis of certain program outcomes agreed upon by the Institution and the Commission. The outcomes will be based on the stated objectives of the program and enrollment and productivity projections. In the final analysis, the institution and its governing board are accountable for the quality, utility and productivity of this and all other programs of instruction. With this in mind, please describe the procedures that will be used in assessing program outcomes. Among other things, include an assessment process for student learning outcomes and a follow-up plan to determine accomplishments of graduates such as obtaining relevant employment or being admitted to graduate or professional programs.
A review and assessment process is being developed for the HCM program. The process will be consistent with SACSCOC and ACBSP requirements. Program outcomes will be assessed and specific subject outcomes for the courses specific to information assurance will be assessed by a capstone project in HCM 460. Outcomes for core healthcare courses will be assessed by a pre-exam given in HCM These exams are used to measure student continuous improvement. As indicated above, a rubric will be designed to measure each outcome using an appropriate activity in classes related to the outcome. These are placed in each student’s digital portfolio called Live Text and reports are generated based upon the student’s graded activity. These reports provide data as to whether the outcome has been met. In addition, the University provides a summary of this data in its annual assessment report which is retained for each college.
A graduate exit survey is given to students at the time of graduation from each program and includes employment data and future plans for graduate education. A follow-up survey is conducted every third year by the College of Business to determine further student accomplishment. Data is retained in our assessment reports through the Athens State University Institutional Research Office.
Appendix A
Typical Four-Year Curriculum by Semester
Appendix A
Athens State University
College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance
4-Year Curriculum Plan (Sample)
Year 1 and Year 2:
63 SH
General education requirements and pre-professional courses are completed at an accredited community college or institution of higher education and students transfer to ASU to complete the junior and senior years of the baccalaureate degree.
Athens State University:
ASU: Year 3 - Fall Term
12 SH
HCM 340 Introduction to Health Care Systems
3 SH
MIS 302 Management Information Systems
3 SH
HS 320 Biomedical Ethics
3 SH
Elective
3 SH
ASU: Year 3 - Spring Term
12 SH
HS Biostatistics/Statistics for Health Professionals
3 SH
MG 350 Financial Management
3 SH
Elective
3 SH
HCM 356 Legal Issues in Healthcare Management
3 SH
ASU: Year 3 - Summer Term 5 of 6
12 SH
HCM 345 Management of Healthcare Organizations Elective
3 SH
HCM 355 Survey of Issues in Healthcare Management
3 SH
HCM/MK 331 Marketing Principles (with Healthcare)
3 SH
HPE 450 Epidemiology/Study of Diseases
3 SH
ASU: Year 4 – Fall Term
12 SH
Elective
3 SH
MG 390 Operations Management
3 SH
HS Health Policy
3 SH
HCM Health Care Quality/Risk Management
3 SH
ASU: Year 4 - Spring Term 5 of 6
14 SH
HS 447 Public Health Concepts and Systems
3 SH
HCM Health Care Economics
Elective
HCM 450 Managed Care
3 SH
HCM 460 Health Care Management Leadership Seminar (Capstone) ??
3 SH
HCM 455 Health Care Management Internship
3 SH
Total ASU Hours
63 SH
TOTAL HOURS
124 SH
Appendix B: Survey of Student Interest
Survey Instruments and Results
I. ASU Students in Selected Classes
College of Business
300 North Beaty Street Athens, Alabama 35611
www.athens.edu 256-216-5351
Student Interest Survey of Health Care Management
Because of the growing need for healthcare managers with the knowledge and skills to be a leaders in health care administration industry we what to determine student interest in a new major that would prepare students for employment opportunities. Your assistance in completing this survey is sincerely appreciated.
1. Are you currently employed? _____Yes _____No
If yes _____ Private Industry _____Federal _____State _____Other
_____ Full-Time ______ Part-Time
2. .How many courses do you usually take per semester?
_____1_____2_____3_____4_____5 or more
3. What is your current education status: ______ Junior ______Senior
Major: _____________________________
4. What is your expected term of graduation from Athens State University?
5.
_____Spring 2014
____Summer 2014
_____Fall 2014
_____Spring 2015
____Summer 2015
_____Fall 2015
_____Spring 2016
____Summer 2016
_____Fall 2016
_____Spring 2017
____Summer 2017
_____Fall 2017
_____ Not applicable
6. If offered at Athens State University would the degree in Health Care Management be of interest to you?
____ Yes _____No
Questions/Comments: _______________________________________
(Use back of this form if additional space is needed)
If you would like to receive information about this potential degree at Athens State university pleas enter your name and address below or contact the College of Business at 256-216-5351
II. Students in Selected Classes at Area Community Colleges
College of Business
300 North Beaty Street Athens, Alabama 35611
www.athens.edu 256-216-5351
Student Interest Survey of Health Care Management
Because of the growing need for healthcare managers with the knowledge and skills to be a leaders in health care administration industry we what to determine student interest in a new major that would prepare students for employment opportunities. Your assistance in completing this survey is sincerely appreciated.
1. Are you currently employed? _____Yes _____No
If yes _____ Private Industry _____Federal _____State _____Other
_____ Full-Time ______ Part-Time
2. .How many courses do you usually take per semester?
_____1_____2_____3_____4_____5 or more
3. What is your current education status (semester hours completed as of Fall 2013):
___12-20____21-40___41-60___60+___Degree completed (specify: _____________)
4. What is your expected term of graduation from community college?
_____Spring 2014
____Summer 2014
_____Fall 2014
_____Spring 2015
____Summer 2015
_____Fall 2015
_____Spring 2016
____Summer 2016
_____Fall 2016
_____Spring 2017
____Summer 2017
_____Fall 2017
_____ Not applicable
7. Upon completion of your associate degree, do you plan to attend Athens State University?
_____Yes _____No
8. If offered at Athens State University would the degree in Health Care Management be of interest to you?
____ Yes _____No
Questions/Comments: _______________________________________
(Use back of this form if additional space is needed)
If you would like to receive information about this potential degree at Athens State university pleas enter your name and address below or contact the College of Business at 256-216-5351
Athens State University Student Interest Survey
Office of Provost/VP for Academic Affairs Term: 201609
Q#
Question Item
n=
#
%
1a.
Are you currently employed?
yes
No
1b.
If yes, which industry?
Private industry
Federal
State
Other
1c.
Are you employed full-time or part-time?
Full-time
Part-time
2.
How many courses do you usually take per semester
2
3
4
5 or more
3.
What is your current education status
Junior
Senior
4.
What is your major?
Accounting(ACC)
Health Sciences
Biology(BIO)
Business Management (MGT)
Marketing
Education
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSM)
Other
4.
What is your expected term of graduation from Athens State University
Spring 2016
Summer 2016
Fall 2016
Spring 2017
Summer 2017
Fall 2017
Spring 2018
Summer 2018
Fall 2018
Spring 2019
Summer 2019
Fall 2019
N/A
5.
If offered at Athens State University, would a degree in Health Care Management be of interest to you?
Yes
No
Community College Student Interest Survey
Office of Provost/VP for Academic Affairs Term: 201609
Q#
Question Item
n=
#
%
1a.
Are you currently employed?
Yes
No
1b.
If yes, which industry?
Private industry
Federal
State
Other
1c.
Are you employed full-time or part-time?
Full-time
Part-time
2.
How many courses do you usually take per semester 1
2
3
4
5 or more
3.
What is your current education status (number of semester hours completed as of Fall 2013)?
12 - 20 sem. Hrs.
21 - 40 sem. Hrs.
41 - 60 sem. Hrs.
60 + sem. Hrs.
Degree completed
4.
What is your expected term of graduation from the community college?
Spring 2017
Summer 2017
Fall 2017
Spring 2018
Summer 2018
Fall 2018
Spring 2019
Summer 2019
Fall 2019
Spring 2020
Summer 2020
Fall 2020
N/A
5.
If offered at Athens State University, would a degree in Health Care Management be of interest to you?
Yes
No
6.
Upon completion of your Associate degree, do you plan to attend Athens State University?
Yes
No
Maybe
Appendix C
Letters of Support
Huntsville Hospital System
Athens Limestone Hospital
Decatur Morgan Hospital
Red Bay Hospital
Lawrence Medical Center
Helen Keller Hospital
Madison Hospital
Marshal Medical Center
LHC Home Health
Alacare
Limestone County Hospice
Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama
Cullman Regional Hospital
Highlands Medical Center
Jackson County Hospital
Health Group of Alabama
Crestwood Hospital
Appendix D
Currently Employed Qualified Faculty
Nine (9) qualified faculty are in place. This data assumes primary faculty are those who will or can teach Health Care Management (HCM) content courses; support faculty are those who will teach business core requirements.
Faculty
Member
Initial ATSU
Appointment
Degree
Discipline
Qualifications
PRIMARY FACULTY (FULL-TIME)
Wilkes, B
D.E……
Health Care Economics
Health Care Economics (Bill said he would teach this course if I team taught it with him…..Cary
Valcana, G
ABD……
Professor Valcana………….
Thomas, B
Doctorate…..
Dr. Thomas………….
Lt. Colonel (R) Payne is an Executive-in-Residence at Athens State University has approximately 40 years heath care leadership and senior management responsibilities in both the military and civilian healthcare sector. He held Health Care Faculty and Adjunct professor positions such as the Academy of Health Sciences and University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB) as well as numerous Healthcare Preceptor positions at Auburn, Alabama, Baylor and Appalachian State………………..
90+ Graduate Hours in Health Care Administration/Management and Public Health
FACULTY (FULL-TIME)
Baugh, L.
1994
D.B.A
M.S.
Business Administration
Management
Dr. Baugh has a master’s degree in Management and DBA with a concentration in business leadership. She also holds CFM certification. She has taught full-time at ASU since 1994. Previous work experience includes nine years as a senior accountant for a major chemical company. She will provide support for the Finance core course and also management courses.
Kerner, J.
2002
Ed.D.
M.S.
Organizational Leadership
Management
Dr. Kerner has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and Administration, and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership and HR Management. He has more than 16 years of leadershipmanagement experience in the area of hospital environmental services. He will provide support in the Management area.
Kerner, L.
2003
M.S.
Management/Health Care Marketing
Prof. Kerner has a master’s degree in Management and a concentration in Marketing. She also holds a certificate in financial planning. She taught as an adjunct at ASU for four years prior to becoming a full-time instructor in 2006. She has wide-ranging work experience in health care information management, in marketing, and as a small business owner. She will provide support for Marketing and Management courses.
LaFevor, K.
2003
D.B.A, Management & Education
M.S. H.R.M
Human Resource Management
Dr. LaFevor has a master’s in HR and a DBA with majors in management and education. She has 14 years of adjunct teaching experience and more than 20 years of related work experience with General Motors including operations, training, labor relations, and salary administration
Vaughn, D.
ABD
M.B.A
Management
Prof. Vaughn received her MBA from the University of Alabama and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership (she has completed 65 hours of study and is ABD). Prior to joining the ASU faculty in 2007, teaching experience includes adjunct at ASU and several years teaching health care management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Previous work history includes more than 30 years of experience in health care and health care management positions. She will provide support with management courses and the LiveText digital portfolio.
SUPPORT FACULTY (PART-TIME)
Adjunct faculty are employed on an “as needed” basis depending on student enrollment each term. We have a strong group of well-qualified adjunct faculty who are available to assist as needed.
PRIMARY FACULTY (PART-TIME)
Cary J. Payne, MA, MHA, Lt. Col. (Ret)
Education:
Command & General Staff College Graduate 1989
Baylor University MHA - Masters in Healthcare Administration 1986
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Resident in Health Care Administration 1985
Central Michigan University MA - Management/Admin (Health Care) 1981
University of Alabama BA - (Anthropology/Biology) 1974
Consulting/Management:
Southern Rural Health Resource Center President
Payne Consulting, LLC President
Alabama Rural Hospital Resource Center President
Healthcare Academic Experience:
Adjunct/Executive in Residence Athens State University, Athens, AL
Adjunct Professor/Preceptor University of Alabama – Birmingham AL
Healthcare Management Faculty Academy of Health Sciences, San Antonio, TX
Preceptor/HCA Course Advisor Athens State University, Athens, AL
Preceptor University of Alabama
Preceptor Auburn University
Preceptor Appalachian State University
Healthcare Experience:
Interim CEO Lawrence Medical Center, Moulton, AL
Interim Administrator Red Bay Hospital, Red Bay, AL
Chief Executive Officer (Retired) Athens-Limestone Hospital, Athens, AL
Administrator (Retired) Fox Army Community Hospital, Huntsville, AL
Health Policy Administrator, Office of the Surgeon General - Pentagon
Adjutant & Personnel Director, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, DC
Adjutant/Personnel Director, US Army Medical Material Center, Germany
Adjutant/Personnel Director, Noble Army Community Hospital, Anniston, AL
Company Commander, Adjutant 4th Combat Support Hospital, Ft. McClellan, AL
Past and Present Civic/Social:
Calhoun Community College Foundation - Obtained funding for construction of the Health Science building
Athens Rotary Club (Past Board of Directors)
BBB of North Alabama Advisory Board
American Heart Walk (Past Vice Chair & Chair)
United Way of Limestone (Past President)
Athens Limestone County Area Development Agency
ARC - Birdie Thornton Center Board of Directors
North Alabama Federal Healthcare Council (Co-Chair)
CASA Mud Volleyball - Volunteer
Mental Health Center Subcommittee/Volunteer
Athens State University Fiddler's Convention – Volunteer
North Alabama Health Educators
Individual Awards/Recognition:
Sigma Iota Epsilon Scabbard and Blade
Chi Gamma Iota Who’s Who of Athens
Alabama Hospital Association “Hospital Hero” AHA Nova Certificate for Innovation
Who’s Who of Business Professionals National Public Service Award
Breakfast of Champions w/ VP Al Gore Redstone Service Award
Paul Harris Fellow
Professional Organizations:
Young Healthcare Professional North Alabama Trauma Advisory Committee
Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA) American Hospital Association
American College Healthcare Executives North Alabama Hospital Council (Past President)
SHRM North Alabama Health Educators Council
MGMA Health Care Financial Management
Preceptor:
Athens State University Health Care Administration
University of Alabama – B’ham Healthcare Administration
University of Alabama Health Care Administration
Auburn University Health & Hospital Administration
Baylor University Health Care Administration
Appalachian State University Healthcare Management
Articles/Studies:
· Social & Economic Impacts of Greene County Medical Center
· Athens-Limestone Hospital Economic Impact
· Economic Impacts of Red Bay Hospital
· Athens State University Economic Impacts
· Social & Economic Impacts of the Huntsville Hospital System (HHSYS)
· Madison Hospital Economic Impacts
· Economic Impacts of Helen Keller Hospital
· Social and Economic Impacts of Central North Alabama Mental Health Center
· Economic and Social Impact of The Birdie Thornton Center (ARC)
· Social and Economic Impact of Decatur Morgan Hospital
· Economic and Social Impact of Huntsville Hospital
· Madison County Medical Society Economic Impact
· North West Shoals Community College Economic Impact Study
· Limestone County Economic Impacts Study
· City of Athens Social and Economic Impact Study
· OrthoSports Social and Economic Impact Study
Liaison for students/graduates with multiple healthcare systems and helped facilitate employment in various healthcare clinical and administrative positions.
Anderson, B
DHE
HCM Residency
MBA
Health Care Administration
Health Care Management
Dr. Anderson has over 40 year’s experience as a health care …………………………………
Careers in Health Administration
Healthcare leaders and executives have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to improving the health of the residents in the communities they serve, and the opportunity to work in literally tens of thousands of health services organizations/entities throughout Alabama and the U.S. career options for healthcare professionals have never been more diverse – or more demanding. For example, in the provider segment, healthcare managers are in leadership and management roles in hospitals, physician group practices, nursing homes, and home health agencies. In the insurance segment, insurance companies and HMOs are experiencing tremendous growth. As a result of added emphasis in the area of purchasing, logistics, warehousing and maintenance, this area has seen as a critical role in healthcare
Graduates are also offered positions in the supplier segment for companies that provide disposable medical supplies and equipment, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare consulting firms. Finally, the increasing role of the government in healthcare translates into more significant and more plentiful health care positions. Graduates may work for state health departments, private foundations, federal programs, or national associations, such as the American Red Cross, American College of Health Care Executives, Medical Group Management Association, ACHE, HCFA, AlaHA or the American Hospital Association.
Entry-level jobs vary in terms of the graduate’s interest, skills and experience. Upon graduation, many graduates select staff supervision responsibilities, or management positions, such as:
Physician Practice
Allied Health Professions
Arts and Humanities in Health
Chiropractic Medicine
Outpatient Surgery Center
ED Supervisor/Manager
Emergency Medical Science
Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Dental Services
Managed Care
Mental Health Services
Long Term Care
Radiology/Sonography/Mammography
Environmental Health
Forensic Science
Geriatrics
Health Administration/Management
Information Management
Medicine
Mental Health
Medical Technology
Nursing
Wound Care
Respiratory Therapy
Sleep Clinics
Medical Sales
Healthcare Consultant
Environmental Services
Nutrition/Dietetics
Physician Assistance
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Billing/Revenue Cycle Management
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Podiatric Medicine
Public Health
Speech-Language-Hearing
Sports Medicine
https://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home
Median annual earnings of health services managers were $84,270 in 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $51,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $144,880.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median annual earnings of health services managers were $84,270 in 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $51,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $144,880.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Typical Program of Study:
The basic curriculum for a healthcare management degree addresses three principal areas:
Study of management theory, concepts, and skills. Broadly defined, all programs are expected to teach students leadership, financial management, economics, law, organizational behavior, quantitative methods, and planning.
Study of the healthcare industry including epidemiology, health and human behavior, policyand medical care organization.
Purchasing, Logistics, Supply-Side-Management, Transportation and Maintenance
Demonstration of integration of course material through application of management concepts to the healthcare industry in a major project, paper, or exam.
Employers look for the following skills when evaluating candidates for staff, leadership and management positions:
Appropriate education
Healthcare work experience
Communication skills
General management skills
Leadership skills
Business planning skills
Quantitative skills
Fit with organizational objectives and mission
Related Organizations:
ACHE Student Information
ACHE Career Services
ExploreHealthCareers.org
HealthCareers.org
HealthManagementCareers.org
MGMA Student Information
Undergraduate Degrees
For the student confident in wanting an administrative career in a sector of the healthcare industry, the undergraduate program can provide the basic knowledge, skills and applied studies needed for entry-level positions. It can also be the springboard to a graduate program for those seeking higher-level positions.
For the clinician, the undergraduate program can provide a course of study in healthcare management and prepare them for leadership positions within their clinical specialty.
For the student who wants to be a clinician, the undergraduate program can provide the foundation in learning they need to go on to their chosen field.
Graduate Degrees
A health science, medical, nursing and other health care degree (with additional required business courses) or a health care management degree are the primary prerequisite degrees for admission to a healthcare management graduate program. There are a variety of options -- the traditional route of a master’s degree in health administration or public health, degrees in business with course concentration in health services management or joint degrees--a master’s degree in both business administration and health care management or health science are a few examples.
Graduate programs generally last two years and include coursework in healthcare policy and law, marketing, organizational behavior, healthcare financing, human resources, and other healthcare management topics. This program usually includes a supervised internship or residency. Top tiered programs normally require the one year residency. There are also select fellowships available, through organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Keizer Permanente, MD Anderson, Baylor and Duke.
https://www.aupha.org/main/resourcecenter/futurestudents
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