Abstract

Healthcare managers face an incredible challenge today; understanding and implementing financially and economically sound decisions in the complex healthcare environment of the United States. The pressure to be profitable managers is greater than ever. Considering current research, past studies, and articles focused on the demands of healthcare managers will illuminate the state of health care administration, and the importance of real world application of accounting and economics in healthcare.

This thesis will explore and examine research about industry standards, and the need for preparedness in healthcare finance management. It will also examine the important and complex role of accounting and economics in healthcare administration by answering the three following questions: What do administrators, according to studies and literature available, believe is essential to becoming and remaining effective managers? What financial and economic concepts are understood and implemented by healthcare managers? What changes, if any, are necessary to adequately train and educate future healthcare administrators for successful financial management? The answers to these questions will highlight the impact of the economic, political, and social changes on administrators, as well as the best ways to succeed despite the difficulties often faced by those in this field.

Thesis Completion

2017

Semester

Spring

Thesis Chair/Advisor

Wessel, Philip K.

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Health and Public Affairs

Department

Health Management and Informatics

Degree Program

Health Services Administration

Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

1 year

Release Date

5-1-2018

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