Practical, hands-on orientation to fund accounting as used by governments and nonprofit organizations. Current research and applications of performance evaluations in the public sector. Topics include review of appraisal literature, legal issues, current methodologies. Case study approach to common supervisory problems in public and nonprofit sectors. Special topics not treated in other course offerings.
Content varies, depending on student interest and availability of faculty.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours provided no topic is repeated. Current policy issues in management of health services, focusing on acute and ambulatory care services. Cost, quality, and access considerations in delivery of these services. Evolution of hospital financial reimbursement capital allocation practices. Cost containment from perspective of providers, insurance, and employers.