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Career Opportunities with a Major in Health Care Management
Health Care Managers direct, plan and coordinate medicine and health services. They work at all levels of administration - executive, internal management and specialized staff. Health managers are employed in a variety of facilities and organizations: wellness programs, industrial health programs, the insurance industry, hospitals, physician practices, and governmental agencies at local, state and national levels.
Skills Related to Health Care Management
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Ability to inspire productivity and exact loyalty from others
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Ability to recruit, hire and evaluate performance.
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Aptitude for leadership
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Consult with medical, business and community groups.
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Control fiscal operations such as planning budgets, authorizing expenditures and coordinating financial reporting.
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Inspect facilities for emergency readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
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Knowledge and development of health care services policies and trends
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Proficiency in organizing, planning, coordinating and directing activities
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Ability to read and write articulately and analytically
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Ability to work well under pressure
Potential Careers Related to Health Care Management
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The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Health Care Management major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Health Care Management majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.
Employers in Healthcare Management
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Alcoholism Information/Treatment Centers
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Blood Banks
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Clinics
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Consulting Firms
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Crisis Intervention Services
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Drug Abuse and Addiction Centers
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Health Maintenance Organizations
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Health Science Centers
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Home Health Care Agencies
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Hospital Consulting Agencies
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Hospitals
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Industrial Health Programs
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Insurance Industry
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Laboratories
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Local/State/Federal Agencies
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Medical Manufacturers
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Medical Offices
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Mental Health Services
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Nursing Homes
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Pharmaceutical Companies
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Rehabilitative Services
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Social Service Agencies
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Wellness Programs
Professional Organizations in This Field
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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
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American College of Healthcare Executives
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American College of Physician Leadership
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American Hospital Association
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Association of University Programs on Health Administration
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Healthcare Financial Management Association
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
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Medical Group Management Association
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National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants
Websites Related to Healthcare Management
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.