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Pre-Healthcare Administration
What do healthcare administrators do?
Healthcare administrators, often referred to as healthcare executives or health managers, oversee, plan, direct, and coordinate day-to-day management of healthcare services.
They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical
practice for a group of physicians.
Healthcare administrators rarely work directly with patients. Instead, they are charged
with developing and maintaining our healthcare systems that address the health of
our communities. They help to shape policy, make needed changes and lead our nation’s
health-related organizations in a way that serves individual patients by helping to
improve our health care systems.
- Establishing procedures and systems for healthcare service delivery;
- Adherence and adaptation to healthcare laws, regulations and technology;
- High-level meetings with investors/governing boards;
- Open, regular communication with medical staff and department heads;
- Facility budgeting, staff scheduling, hiring, patient fees and billing;
- Tracking supplies, patient records and satisfaction, and evaluating staff;
- Improving overall efficiency and financial effectiveness of healthcare services;
- Creating educational programs.
Preparation Resources
Research and Select Professional Schools
Once you know your health care path, how do you determine which programs might be a good fit for you?
Program Exploration OSU's Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Care Administration Program
Understand the Healthcare Administration Admissions Process
From exam preparation to professional school matriculation
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Healthcare Administration Profession Resources
How to get involved and learn more about what is going on in your professional field of interest
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