Advance Your Leadership Skills in Healthcare
Develop a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of the financial management of healthcare organizations with an online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance from Arcadia University. In this expert-taught program, you’ll gain the practical skills necessary to lead in the field.
This certificate program is fully online and can be completed in a year, ensuring you can make your next career move quickly. Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be ready to demonstrate an understanding of healthcare finance and revenue cycle management, understand current policy and programmatic healthcare payment methodologies, and more.
- No GRE/GMAT scores required
- Can be blended with other certificates in the Modular Master’s program
- Apply credits toward the Online MBA
More Than One Path to Your Future Career
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance program at Arcadia University will prepare you for a range of leadership roles in the healthcare field. You can complete this program to earn a standalone certificate, combine it with another certificate and capstone to earn a Modular Master’s degree or apply the credits to our Online MBA program.
Our certificate options are quick, affordable ways to develop the key skills necessary to succeed in the field. Regardless of where you are in your career, gaining additional credentials is an important way to show you mean business and have what it takes to lead with confidence.
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Healthcare Finance Careers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in the healthcare field is projected to grow much faster than average, with an estimated 1.8 million openings each year.1 With the professional skills you gain from this healthcare finance certification, you’ll position yourself as a competitive job candidate.
Arcadia also provides an Office of Career Education to help guide your career placement.
Explore Arcadia’s Online Healthcare Finance Curriculum
The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance consists of four courses totaling 12 total credit hours. All course materials and assignments are accessible through Arcadia’s online learning platform, and the program is asynchronous, meaning you can study at times that are convenient for your schedule.
Our courses are designed to give you the practical knowledge you need to become a leader in healthcare finance. Our expert instructors will guide you along the way and give you the attention you need.
Course Highlights:
Managed Care and Health Insurance
This course will introduce the concept of financial management in U.S. healthcare organizations. Learners will examine and discuss concepts involving health insurance, third-party and prospective payments, and managed care organizations. Fundamental concepts of insurance risk management and various types of managed care organizations are discussed in relation to the consumer, provider, and insurer.
Healthcare Reimbursement and Revenue Cycle Management
This course provides a detailed understanding of healthcare reimbursement systems, methodologies and payment processes across various sectors of the industry. Learners will examine and discuss the complexities of third-party payments, including claims management, documentation, compliance and revenue cycle processes, with an emphasis on managerial decision-making in healthcare organizations (HCOs).
CHS 602 – Health Economics and Policy
This course will highlight alternative payment models based on economics, policies, and past/present healthcare trends.
PBH510 Healthcare Systems and Public Health Policy: An Integrated Approach to Population Health
This course provides an integrated perspective of population health, covering healthcare systems and broader public health policies. It will familiarize students with the healthcare system in the U.S. and provide comparisons to healthcare systems internationally. Relevant understandings will include population health outcomes, spending on health, and determinants of health and disparities within and across countries. The course will also stimulate critical thinking about how systems can meet the challenges of cost, quality, and access.
This course will highlight the vital role of public health policies in addressing population health, including the concept of health in all policies. Students will be challenged to develop and evaluate public health policy using the PEEEL framework, which focuses on understanding politics, economics, ethics, epidemiology/health research, and law/government.
More About the Modular Masters Experience
Arcadia’s Modular Master’s degree program allows you to customize your learning experience to thoroughly prepare for the career you want. When choosing this option for completing your Healthcare Finance Certificate, you’ll graduate with two certificates, a master’s degree, and the niche skills required for a lifetime of success.
What You Need to Apply
The admission process for the online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance begins with submitting your application. Additionally, you’ll also need to meet the following requirements:
| Online Application | Apply now |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| Degree and Minimum GPA | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA from an accredited institution. If your GPA is under 2.75, a personal statement is required for admission consideration. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended |
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Earn a High-Value Certificate, Fully Online
Arcadia’s fully online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance is an affordable way to boost your credentials and experience. With 12 credit hours at a cost of $840 each, it’s a high-value certificate for your time and money. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to seek an exciting new career or take the next step in your current organization.
Arcadia is a Military Friendly® School and a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon program. We encourage you to contact our enrollment team to learn more about options for financing your education.
What You Will Learn
The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance will help you develop communication, leadership, and management skills while giving you solid foundational knowledge in healthcare finance.
Certificate Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare finance and revenue cycle management.
- Describe current key policy and programmatic healthcare payment methodologies and the impact of evolving value-based models.
- Describe and apply key models (e.g., ACOs) to optimize healthcare organization and delivery.
- Apply fundamental finance tools and concepts necessary for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
- Grow into a leader committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Expert Healthcare Finance Educators
Our online healthcare finance certificate program courses are taught by expert faculty with real-world knowledge and experience in the field. You’ll receive the same one-on-one attention and support online that is offered to students on campus.
Faculty Spotlight
Theresa “Teta” Barry, M.H.A., Ph.D – Program Director
Theresa “Teta” Barry, M.H.A., Ph.D joined the School of Global Business faculty in 2015 following a decade of studying and teaching at Penn State, University Park. She is committed to engaging with students in an interactive, experiential learning environment at Arcadia University. As a gerontologist at heart, her passion for advocating for elderly people is evident in her extensive research on enhancing the quality of long-term care services. In addition, her clinical experience and background as a nursing home administrator offer a practical perspective on healthcare management issues.
Full Bio
Barry serves as the program director for the undergraduate program in healthcare administration and teaches courses in healthcare organization and management. She recently received the Provost’s Award for Outstanding Advising and Mentoring.
Online Learning Experience
Arcadia’s online programs bring together the best aspects of flexibility and personal guidance. You can study at your pace, accessing the online coursework at convenient times for your schedule. At the same time, we built our online environment to provide seamless engagement with your instructors and classmates. Benefit from a highly flexible experience backed by ongoing support for achieving your career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance. If you have any other questions, request more information to connect with an enrollment advisor or call 855-235-6653.
Is Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance program accredited?
The online healthcare finance certificate does not currently have a programmatic accreditation, however, it is offered through Arcadia University's School of Global Business, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Does Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance require a GMAT or GRE score for admission?
No, entrance exam scores are not required for admission to Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance program. You can learn more about our admissions by completing a request for more information form or calling 855-235-6653.
Does Arcadia's online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance program require work experience?
There is no previous work experience requirement for this online certificate, but work experience is always recommended. You can learn more about our admissions requirements by contacting us or visiting our graduate admissions page.
How do I apply to Arcadia's Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance online program?
The first step is submitting your online application.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Healthcare Occupations.” Retrieved July 12, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm.
- Payscale. “Average Healthcare Financial Analyst Salary.” Retrieved August 20, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Healthcare_Financial_Analyst/Salary.
- Salary.com. “Hospital CFO Salary.” Retrieved August 20, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/offering/hospital-cfo-salary.
