FNCE 521 - Healthcare Financial Management (3)

This course is an introduction to financial management with emphasis in healthcare organizations, healthcare payment systems, financing and investment decisions, financial planning, analysis, and control. Students will use a variety of analytical procedures to assess the financial condition and performance in healthcare organizations. Topics include: third-party payer system; time value of money; financial risk management and required return; debt, equity, and lease financing; cost of capital and capital structure; capital budgeting and risk analysis; financial condition analysis and forecasting; working capital management, capitation, risk sharing, pay for performance, and consumer-directed health plans.