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Medical and Health Services Managers Summary
                        
            
                                                        
                                                                
                        
            
            
            
                            
                                                
                                                
                                                
                                                
            						
							
				                                                
                                            




            			medical and health services managers imageMedical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare.							
						Quick Facts:     Medical and Health Services Managers2023     Median Pay
            						$110,680     per year
										$53.21     per hourTypical Entry-Level Education
                                    Bachelor's degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation
                                    Less than 5 yearsOn-the-job Training
                                    NoneNumber of Jobs, 2022
                                    509,500Job Outlook, 2022-32
                                    28% (Much faster than average)Employment Change, 2022-32
                                    144,700What Medical and Health Services Managers Do
                                                
                        
                        Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers.

            
                        Work Environment
                        
Most medical and health services managers work in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes, and group medical practices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
            
                                                How to Become a Medical or Health Services Manager
                                                
                        
Medical and health services managers typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation; however, education requirements may vary. Prospective managers also typically need work experience in an administrative or clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
            
                        Pay
                        												                            																				    														The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in May 2023.									                                					
						
            
                        Job Outlook
                        						
												Employment							of medical and health services managers is projected to grow							 28 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
						About 54,700 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
            			
            			 Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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 What Medical and Health Services Managers Do 
            

			Medical and health services managersIn group medical practices, medical and health services managers work closely with physicians.			
Medical and health services managers, also called *healthcare executives* or *healthcare administrators*, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.
Duties
Medical and health services managers typically do the following:
Develop goals and objectives related to efficiency and quality of healthcare services
Ensure that the facility in which they work complies with laws and regulations
Prepare and monitor budgets and manage finances, including patient fees and billing
Recruit, train, and supervise staff members
Create work schedules
Represent the facility or department at investor meetings or on governing boards
Keep and organize records of facility services, such as the number of inpatient beds usedMedical and health services managers set and carry out policies, goals, and procedures for their departments or facilities. Their duties include hiring, scheduling, and evaluating staff; monitoring compliance with state and federal guidelines; and developing reports and budgets. Responsibilities may vary by employer. For example, managers of large facilities may focus on broad oversight, while tasks for those in small departments might include ordering medical supplies and materials.
Medical and health services managers work with physicians and surgeons, registered nurses, medical records specialists, and other healthcare personnel. They also may interact with patients or insurance agents.
Medical and health services managers’ titles depend on their facility or area of expertise.
The following are examples of types of medical and health services managers:
***Nursing home administrators*** manage all aspects of a facility, including admissions and building maintenance, as well as care of its residents.
***Clinical managers*** oversee a department, such as intensive care or physical therapy, and have responsibilities based on that specialty.
***Health information managers*** ensure that databases of patient records are complete, accurate, and accessible only to authorized personnel.
 Work Environment
			Medical and health services managersSome medical and health services managers oversee facilities.			

	    
				
	
	
	
	
	
	
	    					 Medical and health services managers held about 509,500 jobs in 2022. The largest employers of medical and health services managers were as follows:
        Hospitals; state, local, and private
                30%Offices of physicians
                12Nursing and residential care facilities
                9Government
                7Outpatient care centers
                7Medical and health services managers may work on a team with other healthcare providers, such as licensed practical nurses and medical assistants.
Work Schedules
Most medical and health services managers work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. Evening or weekend work may be required in healthcare settings that operate around the clock, such as hospitals and nursing homes. Medical and health services managers may need to be on call in case of emergencies.
 How to Become a Medical or Health Services Manager

			Medical and health services managersMedical and health services managers must effectively communicate policies and procedures with other health professionals.			
Medical and health services managers typically need a bachelor’s degree to enter the occupation; however, educational requirements vary by facility and specific function. Prospective managers also typically need work experience in an administrative or clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
Education
Medical and health services managers typically need a bachelor's degree to enter the occupation, although requirements may vary. For example, some employers hire candidates with an associate’s degree; others prefer to hire those with a master’s degree. Work experience sometimes may substitute for education.
Common majors for medical and health services managers include healthcare and related fields, such as health administration or nursing, or other relevant fields, such as business. Degrees that focus on both management and healthcare combine business-related topics with those such as medical terminology, hospital organization, and health information systems. For example, a degree in health administration or health information management may include courses in health services management, accounting and budgeting, and health informatics.
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Employers may require prospective medical and health services managers to have work experience in either an administrative or a clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility. For example, nursing home administrators may have years of experience working as a registered nurse.
Other managers may begin their careers as medical records specialists, administrative assistants, or financial clerks in a healthcare office.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Some medical and health services managers need a state-issued license. For example, all states require licensure for nursing home administrators; requirements vary by state. For more information, contact your local or state licensing board.
Some positions may require candidates to be licensed as a registered nurse or social worker.
Although certification is not required, some managers choose to earn a professional credential. For example, the American Health Information Management Association and the Project Management Institute offer certification specific to their areas of focus.
Advancement
Some health information managers advance by taking on additional responsibilities, such as for an entire hospital’s information systems. Other managers may advance to top executive positions within an organization. Advancement to top level executive positions may require a master’s degree.
Important Qualities
***Analytical skills.*** Medical and health services managers review and evaluate healthcare metrics for ways to improve efficiency and meet goals.
***Communication skills.*** Medical and health services managers must convey information to their staff, other healthcare workers, and, sometimes, patients and insurance agents.
***Detail oriented.*** Medical and health services managers must pay attention to detail. They might be required to organize and maintain scheduling and billing information for very large facilities, such as hospitals.
***Leadership skills.*** Medical and health services managers hire, train, and direct staff. They must be able to motivate others and create an environment in which workers can succeed.
***Technical skills.*** Medical and health services managers must stay up to date with advances in healthcare technology, such as the coding and electronic health record (EHR) systems their facility adopts.
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                Medical and Health Services ManagersMedian annual wages, May 2023Medical and health services managers$110,680  Other management occupations$102,510  Total, all occupations$48,060Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
 

	
	



		
	
	
	
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in May 2023. 


The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $67,900, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $216,750.





		
	    					 In May 2023, the median annual wages for medical and health services managers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:	
        Hospitals; state, local, and private
                $128,740Government
                125,590Outpatient care centers
                104,710Offices of physicians
                102,360Nursing and residential care facilities
                97,490Most medical and health services managers work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. Evening or weekend work may be required in healthcare settings that operate around the clock, such as hospitals and nursing homes. Medical and health services managers may need to be on call in case of emergencies.
 Job Outlook

   
        
    
          
        
    
                Medical and Health Services ManagersPercent change in employment, projected 2022-32Medical and health services managers28%  Other management occupations5%  Total, all occupations3%Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
            
            
			 
	
	
	

			Employment				of medical and health services managers is projected to grow				 28 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
			
			About 54,700 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
			
			 Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
			Employment
	
			
As the large baby-boom population enters older age groups, which typically experience more health problems, there should be increased demand for healthcare services. This means there will be greater need for physicians and other healthcare workers, medical procedures, and healthcare facilities, and therefore greater need for managers to organize and oversee medical information and healthcare staff. These managers are important for improving care coordination, which is key in team-based care.
In addition, widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) will continue to create demand for managers with knowledge of health information technology (IT) and informatics systems. Medical and health services managers will be needed to organize, oversee, and integrate these records across areas of the healthcare industry.
			

                        Employment projections data for     medical and health services managers, 2022-32
                Occupational Title
                        SOC Code
                        Employment, 2022
                        Projected Employment, 2032
                        Change, 2022-32
                        Employment by IndustryPercent
                        NumericSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program**Medical and health services managers**
			11-9111
			509,500
			654,200
			28
			144,700
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                Job Duties
                ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
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            Bachelor's degree
            $104,900**Computer and Information Systems Managers**
            Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.
            Bachelor's degree
            $169,510**Financial Managers**
            Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
            Bachelor's degree
            $156,100**Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars**
            Health information technologists and medical registrars advise organizations on computerized healthcare systems and analyze clinical data.
            Associate's degree
            $62,990**Human Resources Managers**
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            Bachelor's degree
            $136,350**Medical Records Specialists**
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            Postsecondary nondegree award
            $48,780**Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents**
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 Contacts for More Information
								
For more information about medical and healthcare management, visit
Professional Association of Health Care Office Management
American Health Information Management Association
American College of Health Care Administrators
For more information about academic programs in this field, visit
Association of University Programs in Health Administration
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
For information about career opportunities in healthcare management, visit
American College of Healthcare Executives
For information about career opportunities in medical group practices and ambulatory care management, visit
Medical Group Management Association
For more information about licensure and training requirements for nursing home and assisted-living facility administrators, visit
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
For more information about project management certification, visit
Project Management Institute

                                                
                                                        
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 Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.  Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, 
        	 at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (visited *May 21, 2024*).
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