The online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program prepares patient-care professionals, hospital administration, or current management professionals to accomplish the triple aim of improving access to care, impacting the quality of care, and reducing the overall cost of care in a variety of settings.
Upon completion of your master’s degree, you will possess the following healthcare management skills and abilities:
You will be able to:
- Address political, legal, regulatory, governmental, and ethical issues associated with diverse healthcare settings.
- Analyze and respond to trends in population health management and healthcare delivery that might influence a healthcare environment in both rural and urban settings.
- Implement change management and innovation strategies that will impact the access, quality, and cost of healthcare in your organization.
You will be able to:
- Assess technologies, data analytics, and data governance needs in various healthcare delivery settings.
- Demonstrate the critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills necessary in a healthcare environment.
- Apply continuous quality improvement and risk management techniques for operations, supply chain, and project management in a healthcare setting.
You will be able to:
- Develop a people-centered, culturally competent approach to employee recruitment, training, retention, and satisfaction that considers the wide variety of roles and responsibilities in a healthcare workforce.
- Assess and apply recruitment and development strategies that show awareness of the unique challenges faced across diverse healthcare settings.
- Apply effective human resource practices and policies in compliance with healthcare’s legal and regulatory requirements.
You will be able to:
- Develop, track, manage, and explain healthcare capital and operating budgets.
- Assess and apply appropriate payment and reimbursement models for unique healthcare settings.
- Effectively apply financial management and reporting skills in making operational and strategic decisions in a healthcare environment.
Have questions about the UW Master of Science in Healthcare Administration online program? Our enrollment advisers are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or by appointment. Call: 1-877-895-3276, or email: learn@uwex.edu.