The online UW Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program was developed with advice from experts across various healthcare disciplines, and prepares patient-care professionals, hospital administrators, or management professionals to accomplish the triple aim of improving access to care, quality of care, and reducing the cost of care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Program outcomes are based on current standards and best practices. 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.