Health Care Management

Learn more about the skills and certifications you need to advance your career in health care administration and management.

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Transforming Medicine: The Impact of Augmented Reality in Health Care

Discover some of the revolutionary applications of augmented reality in health care, from medical training to patient care, and uncover the future possibilities of this innovative technology.

January 7, 2025

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Cybersecurity in Health Care: Risks and Jobs That Address Them

Discover the role of cybersecurity within the health care industry, including jobs that help tackle evolving cyber threats.

March 22, 2024

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10 High-Paying Public Health Jobs: Salaries, Requirements, and More

Discover high-paying public health jobs and the requirements to get started for each one.

April 4, 2024

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Case Management Certification: How to Become a Certified Case Manager

Earning a case manager certification can help advance your career. Certified case managers tend to have more job options and are more competitive applicants.

May 1, 2023

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10 Highest Paying Medical Jobs in 2026

Explore some of the highest-paying medical jobs in the US and what you need to do to qualify for a career in the health care field.

March 20, 2023

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Guide to Health Care Administration Careers

Health care administration is a vital behind-the-scenes role in the medical field. Learn more about health care administration jobs and the work they do.

March 16, 2023

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[Featured image] Nurse at a computer studying for case management certification.

Case Management Certification: How to Become a Certified Case Manager

Earning a case manager certification can help advance your career. Certified case managers tend to have more job options and are more competitive applicants.

May 1, 2023

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[Featured Image]: Advance Practice Registered Nurse, consulting with a patient.

10 Highest Paying Medical Jobs in 2026

Explore some of the highest-paying medical jobs in the US and what you need to do to qualify for a career in the health care field.

March 20, 2023

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Learn more about health care management

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University of Michigan

您将获得的技能: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Public Health, People Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Health Systems, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

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University of Pennsylvania

您将获得的技能: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

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初级 · 专项课程 · 3-6 个月

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Creo Incubator

您将获得的技能: Team Motivation, Team Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Healthcare Project Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care

初级 · 专项课程 · 3-6 个月

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The Career Path of a Clinical Research Coordinator

Learn about the clinical research coordinator role, sometimes called a clinical trials manager. Discover pathways to work in clinical research, salaries, and typical employers.

March 14, 2023

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Pharmaceutical Sales: Overview, Pay, and How to Get Started

Pharmaceutical sales representatives educate physicians on new drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies and advocate for their prescription to patients. Learn more about this high-paying sales career.

November 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] Three professional health administration degree holders wearing badges, business suits, and white coats converse in a hospital hallway while looking at information on a tablet.

Health Administration Degree: Types, Possible Jobs, and More

Curious about where a health administration degree may take you? Discover types of degrees, possible jobs, and their entry requirements to get you started on this lucrative career path.

October 21, 2022

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Health Care Management Degrees: How to Pick the One For You

Learn more about the degrees that will prepare you for a range of health care management jobs and how to pick the right one for you.

October 4, 2022

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Health Care Administration Salary: Your 2026 Earning Guide

Health care administration salaries vary based on many factors. Find out how much professionals earn across the industry.

September 29, 2022

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What Is a Medical Transcriptionist?

A medical transcriptionist transcribes doctors’ notes into written documentation. Learn more about medical transcriptionist jobs, salaries, and training.

September 23, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A hospital administrator, wearing a suit and red tie, is sitting at his desk and consulting with two staff members, one wearing a white coat and the second wearing a green uniform.

Hospital Administrator: Duties, Salary, and How to Become One

Hospital administrators oversee the day-to-day operations of hospital facilities and are in demand as health service managers. Learn more about this impactful career and how to get started.

September 14, 2022

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38 Jobs in the Medical Field: From Practitioners to Support Staff

Working in the medical field can look very different. Learn more about the areas you can work in when you're interested in supporting patients directly or administratively.

September 12, 2022

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What Is a Medical Secretary? Getting Started in Health Care

Medical secretaries act as the face of the doctor’s office, managing the stream of patients coming in and handling any administrative tasks. Here’s how to become one.

September 1, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Health Information Manager, wearing a white lab coat, standing outside the office, preparing information on patient's security.

Guide to Health Care Administration Careers

Health care administration is a vital behind-the-scenes role in the medical field. Learn more about health care administration jobs and the work they do.

March 16, 2023

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[Featured Image] Clinical Research Coordinators wearing lab coats and gloves, sitting in a lab, working on a desktop computer, and using a microscope, to analyze data conducting a clinical trial.

The Career Path of a Clinical Research Coordinator

Learn about the clinical research coordinator role, sometimes called a clinical trials manager. Discover pathways to work in clinical research, salaries, and typical employers.

March 14, 2023

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[Featured Image]: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative making a presentation of a new product to medical team.

Pharmaceutical Sales: Overview, Pay, and How to Get Started

Pharmaceutical sales representatives educate physicians on new drugs developed by pharmaceutical companies and advocate for their prescription to patients. Learn more about this high-paying sales career.

November 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] Three professional health administration degree holders wearing badges, business suits, and white coats converse in a hospital hallway while looking at information on a tablet.

Health Administration Degree: Types, Possible Jobs, and More

Curious about where a health administration degree may take you? Discover types of degrees, possible jobs, and their entry requirements to get you started on this lucrative career path.

October 21, 2022

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[Featured Image] Female doctor leading medical team discussion in a hospital exam room.

Health Care Management Degrees: How to Pick the One For You

Learn more about the degrees that will prepare you for a range of health care management jobs and how to pick the right one for you.

October 4, 2022

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[Featured Image] A health care administrator holds a binder of notes while working alongside a doctor at a hospital.

Health Care Administration Salary: Your 2026 Earning Guide

Health care administration salaries vary based on many factors. Find out how much professionals earn across the industry.

September 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] A person in a medical office sits at a desktop computer and types.

What Is a Medical Transcriptionist?

A medical transcriptionist transcribes doctors’ notes into written documentation. Learn more about medical transcriptionist jobs, salaries, and training.

September 23, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A hospital administrator, wearing a suit and red tie, is sitting at his desk and consulting with two staff members, one wearing a white coat and the second wearing a green uniform.

Hospital Administrator: Duties, Salary, and How to Become One

Hospital administrators oversee the day-to-day operations of hospital facilities and are in demand as health service managers. Learn more about this impactful career and how to get started.

September 14, 2022

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[Featured Image] Medical professionals smile together as they build successful careers that began by researching jobs in the medical field.

38 Jobs in the Medical Field: From Practitioners to Support Staff

Working in the medical field can look very different. Learn more about the areas you can work in when you're interested in supporting patients directly or administratively.

September 12, 2022

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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a reception desk.

What Is a Medical Secretary? Getting Started in Health Care

Medical secretaries act as the face of the doctor’s office, managing the stream of patients coming in and handling any administrative tasks. Here’s how to become one.

September 1, 2022

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Health care management encompasses a broad range of skills and careers, from hospital administration to health care policy planning to health care IT and informatics. Given the numerous options in this dynamic field, it can be challenging to determine a starting point. On Coursera, you'll find extensive resources to aid you in meeting your career objectives, whether you are exploring a new career in health care or ready to advance your career as an experienced professional. Delve into various health care management topics, including:

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