Introduction to Healthcare Finance and Accounting

1.0 CPESpecialized Knowledge

Master the financial and accounting principles unique to the healthcare industry. This course provides you with the tools to understand revenue cycles, manage costs, and tackle the regulatory challenges specific to healthcare organizations.

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About this course

The healthcare industry operates in one of the most complex financial and regulatory environments, making specialized knowledge in healthcare finance and accounting essential. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and insights needed to navigate these challenges with confidence.

From understanding the financial structure of healthcare organizations to analyzing their unique revenue cycles and pricing models, you'll gain a comprehensive overview of the key elements that drive financial success in this sector. We’ll explore the differences between for-profit and nonprofit healthcare entities, discuss regulatory compliance, and address common financial objectives and accounting challenges.

Whether you’re a CPA, financial analyst, or manager, this course will empower you to better understand and contribute to the financial health of healthcare organizations.

What you’ll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

The unique financial structure and revenue cycles of healthcare organizations
Common healthcare pricing models, such as fee-for-service and value-based pricing
Key accounting challenges, including regulatory compliance and nonprofit tax-exempt status
How to analyze and manage operating costs and capital expenditures
Strategies for aligning financial reporting with organizational goals

Your instructor

Michael Carroll, CPA, CISA, CISM

Course content

5 lessons · 12 steps · 51m of video

01LESSON 1Introduction1 item

02LESSON 2Overview of the Healthcare Industry3 items

03LESSON 3Key Financial Topics4 items

04LESSON 4Unique Accounting Challenges in the Healthcare Sector1 item

05LESSON 5Summary1 item

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Final assessment: Review

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3 questionsNo passing scoreUnlimited attempts

On course completion: 1.0 CPE and a certificate

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Final assessment: Introduction to Healthcare Finance and Accounting

Course access is required to take this assessment.

10 questions70% to passUnlimited attempts

On course completion: 1.0 CPE and a certificate

Course details

CPE: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Course level: Not specified
Delivery method: QAS™ Self Study
Prerequisites: You should have an intermediate knowledge of Excel (e.g. IF statements, VLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, etc.). If you are not comfortable with Excel, we recommend taking our <strong><a href="https://wisdify.com/bootcamps/free-online-excel-course-cpe/">Microsoft Excel Bootcamp</a></strong>.
Advance preparation: Not specified
Course content: 5 lessons · 12 steps
Assessment: 2 final assessments · 13 questions · passing scores shown with each assessment
Completion deadline: 365 days from enrollment
Last updated: February 2025
Registration: A free Wisdify account and course enrollment are required.