3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide a solid foundation and facilitate the student¿s under- standing of financial management techniques. Upon the completion of this course, students will have a basic understanding of: cost inflation; economic models of physician and hospital behavior; cost sharing and cost containment; economic buying and hospital accounting; marketing; pricing andspecialization; cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis; access tocapital and debt financing; evaluation of financing alternatives; healthplanning and cost control. (Formerly HCA 450) Prerequisites: ACCT2110, 2120; ECON 2010, 2020; HCAP 2010, 3100