The course is structured into four modules, each carefully designed to build core knowledge and develop practical skills in financial analysis and cost control for healthcare organizations.

Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Financial Management

This module introduces the core financial concepts and principles relevant to healthcare systems.

Overview of the healthcare financial environment
Key accounting terms and principles for non-financial managers
Understanding financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) in a medical context
The role of finance in delivering patient-centered care
Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare finance

Learning Outcome:
Participants will gain a clear understanding of how financial systems operate in hospitals and how to interpret key financial documents.

Module 2: Budgeting and Financial Planning in Healthcare

This module focuses on hospital budgeting and strategic financial planning.

Types of healthcare budgets: operating, capital, and cash budgets
Budget preparation process for hospitals and clinics
Revenue forecasting and expenditure planning
Budget variance analysis and performance tracking
Linking budgeting to strategic healthcare goals

Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to develop and manage comprehensive budgets that align with operational goals and improve resource allocation.

Module 3: Cost Analysis and Cost Management Techniques

This module dives into healthcare cost management strategies and tools.

Cost behavior and cost drivers in healthcare
Activity-based costing vs. traditional costing methods
Cost-volume-profit analysis in healthcare decision-making
Pricing healthcare services and understanding reimbursement models
Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising care

Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand how to analyze and control costs effectively, improve efficiency, and support value-based care delivery.

Module 4: Financial Decision-Making and Internal Controls

This module focuses on leveraging medical finance for strategic decision-making and risk management.

Capital investment appraisal (NPV, IRR, payback period)
Financial ratios and performance indicators in healthcare
Risk analysis and financial forecasting
Internal controls and fraud prevention in medical finance
Making financial decisions under uncertainty

Learning Outcome:
Participants will gain the skills to make evidence-based financial decisions, evaluate projects, and implement internal controls in healthcare institutions.

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