Re: Which One Is Better?MBA in HSM or MH
adonis123 - 04-20-10 02:21



Master of Business Administration(MBA) in Health Services Management:

The Master of Business Administration in Health Services Management is a degree that blends traditional MBA business courses and health management courses; the program is designed specifically to meet the educational and career goals of those seeking to apply management techniques in a health care setting.

This degree is best suited to those with a degree in business, nursing or other health related professions, and those with a non-Health Services Management or Administration degree who seek to enhance their professional aptitude and opportunity for advancement in health administration.

Here is where u can find more info about MBA programs in Healthcare Management:

http://www.mbaprograms.org/healthcare/
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/mba_healthmgmt_info.html

More Information About MBA in Healthcare Management:

What should I know when considering a degree in MBA in Healthcare Management ?
•Health care managers work in clinics, consulting firms, hospitals, nursing homes, and universities, to name just a few workplaces.
•A master's degree is required for almost every position in the health care management field.
•Health care services are expected to increase, so a demand for qualified, sharp managers will also rise.
What does a Health Manager do?

Health managers don't necessarily work with patients directly, but their contributions to the way health care facilities are run are crucial to patient care. The job of a health care manager can be compared to the likes of a school principal, minus the discipline. Administrators oversea the staff, pace, and budget of how a hospital or health care facility. There are many different types of health care facilities, which make for a number of different levels of health care managers and administrators. Larger hospitals, of course, require more management so there are generally a number of different administrators to take the reigns. In these larger facilities, a manager's job is centered more around policy and budgeting, while smaller hospital managers may work in many more aspects of health care. In smaller medical group practices, managers often work closely with doctors to create a system that works in the patient's best interest.

What is the job outlook for a Health Manager?
Health managers will be in high demand as the health care industry expands. Applicants with work experience in the health care field and with strong business and management skills should have the best prospective. Competition for jobs at the highest management levels will be keen because of the high pay and prestige that come with these positions. Health managers advance by moving into more responsible and higher paying positions, such as a department head, or CEO. Some experienced managers also may become consultants or professors of health care management.

How much money will a Health Manager make?
Salaries for health managers will vary greatly depending on the size of the workplace. The average yearly salary for a health manager is $95,000, with a range from $72,000 to $132,000. Health and retirement benefits vary by workplace.

How does one become a Health Manager?
Most medical and health services managers have a master's degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration. These graduate programs can be very competitive and they prefer graduates from liberal arts colleges. However, a bachelor's degree is adequate for some entry-level health manager positions in smaller workplaces. Graduates with bachelor's degrees in health administration usually begin as administrative assistants or assistant department heads in larger hospitals

M.H.S.A :

The M.H.S.A. degree program focuses on the organization, financing, marketing, and management of health care institutions and the delivery of personal health services in the United States. Many of the core competencies of the M.H.S.A. degree are modeled after a general business administration curriculum. The program prepares students for management careers in the unique environment of health care, including careers in health systems, hospital, clinic, and emergency services management. The M.H.S.A. degree is also appropriate for those seeking positions as planners, policy analysts, or consultants focusing on the financing, organization, quality and delivery of personal health services in either the public or the private sector.

Graduates are prepared to fill the demand for professionals in many different areas including:

Acute care provider organizations such as health systems, hospitals, clinics, and community health centers
Public health and public policy organizations such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local health departments
Consulting firms (management or policy students)
Health insurance firms
Managed care organizations
Research/policy advocacy organizations
HMP graduates are sought by a diversity of organizations that want to hire and develop promising professional talent. Many HMP students have offers of employment before they finish their last semester in the program. Recent graduates have accepted positions in health care provider organizations, consulting, health insurance, government, and trade associations
Surveys of recent graduates indicate that 90% earn between $40,000 and $75,000 in the year after their graduation.

In a nutshell, MHSA degree is fully designed for managing healthcare services while as in an MBA in Health Services Management u study the usual business administration along with the core subject of healthcare management.

Re: Which One Is Better?MBA in HSM or MH
docsmartie - 04-25-10 23:49

Thnx adonis once again for your help here. You are great.

Re: Which One Is Better?MBA in HSM or MH
adonis123 - 04-26-10 02:45



Thanks indeed for such an appreciation!
This is for u:
"Beauty lies in the eyes of Beholder."
Actual greatness lies in appreciating someone.

Good Luck!

Re: Which One Is Better?MBA in HSM or MH
docsmartie - 04-27-10 13:06

totally agreed

Re: Which One Is Better?MBA in HSM or MH
mtniharika - 04-30-10 10:56

adonis..u deserve the appreciation...