Master of Health Administration Degree Program

University of Iowa College of LawUniversity of Iowa College of Public Health (Spring 2011)

The University of Iowa College of Public HealthDept. of Health Management and Policy

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why the healthcare industry?• Why a MHA?• Why Iowa?• What can I do with a MHA?

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Why Work in Healthcare?

• Increased Spending– Expenditures in the United States on health

care surpassed $2.3 trillion in 2008, more than three times the $714 billion spent in 1990, and over eight times the $253 billion spent in 1980. (Kaiser Family Foundation)

– Average annual growth in National Healthcare Expenditures (NHE) for 2009 through 2019 is expected to be 6.3 percent. NHE as a share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to be 19.6 percent by 2019. (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services)

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Why Work in Healthcare?• Employment– Eight of the Top 20 fastest growing professions are in

the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry has over 13 million jobs which allows the individual more options, better job security and stability. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

– Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations. The healthcare industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Why Work in Healthcare?• Work environment– Combining medical technology and the human touch,

the health care industry administers care around the clock, responding to the needs of millions of people- from newborns to the critically ill. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

– The need for strong leadership and increased diversity is a prominent issue in today’s health services workforce. Along with the challenges of cost, quality, and an aging population, the time has come for a more thoughtful, policy-focused approach to healthcare (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Why Iowa?• Maintained 100% summer internship placement• Maintained 100% post graduate placement • Executive in residence with 30+ years experience and

understanding of current industry practice • Strong alumni network• Small class sizes with opportunities for individual

career development• Class trips to various healthcare organizations

throughout the Midwest• Ranked #14 by US News and World Report (2011)

The University of Iowa College of Public HealthDept. of Health Management and Policy

MHA Program Overview• Program completion usually requires 2 years of study.• Admission can be gained through the UI Graduate

College.– GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT scores can be used for

application to the MHA program. • Minimum of 60 credits must be earned in order for the

degree to be awarded.– The degree allows 14 hours of electives to be taken; 6

hours may be taken outside the Department of Health Management and Policy given the courses are related to the students career track.

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“bridge the gap between analytical and practical knowledge…”

• Financial and Business Acumen– Corporate Financial Reporting– Health Economics– Managerial Finance– Financial Management of Healthcare

Institutions• Leadership, Management and Ethics

– Health Management– Healthcare Ethics– Quantitative Management– Issues in Health Management and

Policy– Human Resources in Healthcare

• Project Planning and Modeling– Project Management– Strategic Planning– Mercy Externship– Administrative Practicum

The University of Iowa College of Public HealthDept. of Health Management and Policy

Required MHA Curriculum• Intro to Health Care Org. and Policy• Health Care Management• Strategic Planning and Marketing• Quantitative Management in Health Care• Issues in Health Management and Policy• Health Services Info Systems• Health Economics• Financial Management of Health Institutions• Seminar in Health Care Ethics• Human Resources for Health Organizations• Legal Aspects of Health and Medical Care• Intro to Health Policy• Corporate Financial Reporting• Managerial Finance• Introduction to Biostatistics• Epidemiology

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Building Experience and Networks

• Graduate Research Assistantships– Department of Health Management and Policy– University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics– Veterans Affairs Hospital

• Externships– Mercy Hospital (Iowa City)– Iowa City Veterans Administration Hospital (Iowa City)

• American College of Healthcare Executives– Annual National Congress (Chicago)

• Iowa Association of Healthcare Leaders (IAHL)• Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders(ISAHL)

– ISAHL Golf Outing & Professional Development Opportunities• College of Public Health Seminar Series

– Annual Department of Health Management Fall Executive SymposiumThe University of Iowa College of Public HealthDept. of Health Management and Policy

MHA Career Opportunities

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MHA Career Placement

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Questions

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