HSM 400 Syllabus Summer 2024

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McNeese State University Health Systems Management Semester: Summer 2024 Course Syllabus and Policy Statement Course Number: HSM 400 Course Title: Introduction to Healthcare Finance Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours Prerequisite: HSM 200 and HSM 210 with a minimum grade of “C” or permission from the Department Head Faculty : Mrs. Laura Overmyer, MHA Assistant Professor College of Nursing and Health Professions Hardtner Hall - Room 217 337-475-5835 Loliver4@mcneese.edu Course Description: This course addresses healthcare reimbursement systems, the regulatory environment, general accounting, cost concepts, product costing, strategic planning, and an introduction to the operating budget. Emphasis will be on understanding and interpreting financial information, concepts and techniques of financial analysis, and the decision-making process in the healthcare environment. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain in general terms how finance works in the business of healthcare and what a healthcare manager would need t know about finance in an organization. 2. Identify the financial operations to manage healthcare revenue appropriately. 3. Discuss tools used in financial operations for computing & analysis. 4. Explain how to use tools and operations to report financial results and use performance measures to understand financial information. 5. Identify tools that manage data, especially for interpretive and comparative use. 6. Explain budgeting in healthcare and how budgets are constructed & evaluated for operating within the healthcare system. 7. Explain techniques to monitor and control the financial status of a healthcare organization. 8. Identify healthcare financial terms, costs, and concepts used for investments, loans, leasing & purchasing. 9. Discuss the tool of strategic planning as a healthcare financial manager and the role it takes in planning and flow for decision-making in an organization. 10. Explain technology in healthcare as a financial tool and how it is monitored and controlled by federal regulatory laws. 4/17/24 LO

NOTE: The individual unit objectives, teaching/learning strategies, and methods of evaluating unit learning will be placed on Moodle. REQUIRED: Ross, T., K., & Baker, J. J. (2023). Baker’s Health Care Finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284233162 RECOMMENDED American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https:/doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000 (YOU MAY USE RESOURCES POSTED IN MOODLE INSTEAD OF BUYING THE BOOK. PURCHASE THE BOOK IF YOU PREFER TO HAVE A BOOK REFERENCE WHERE YOU CAN KEEP NOTES AND TABS, ETC. APA FORMAT WILL BE USED IN MULTIPLE HSM COURSES) Technical Requirements : http://www.mcneese.edu/elearning/moodle_quick_help_tips Students enrolled in this course are expected to have ready access to the technologies required to successfully meet the demands of this course, including internet access, a microphone for the computer, and a webcam. Previous knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and skill in navigating MOODLE, PowerPoint, and Email are some of the technologies students must be competent in to successfully meet the requirements of this course. No tablets or iPads can be used with Respondus testing software. You must use either a laptop/desktop computer with the following requirements a webcam and microphone. This course requires the use of Respondus LockDown Browser and Webcam for online exams. The webcam can be the type that's built into your computer or one that plugs in with a USB cable. Refer to the Moodle site for directions for installing the browser and how to use the program prior to taking the first exam. The Respondus LockDown Browser and Webcam will be used for the final exam. Criteria for Evaluation/Assessment Evaluation is a professional expectation of this course. The information obtained from the evaluations assists with the development and maintenance of the Health Systems Management curriculum. http://www.mcneese.edu/policy/exams_or_student_learning_assessment_policy http://www.mcneese.edu/policy/grading_system Students’ grades are based on Assignments, Exams, completion of the Learning Agreement, and a Comprehensive Final exam. All student work must be completed individually. Class participation (via discussion board on Moodle, telephone, email, chats, etc.) is an expectation. To successfully 4/17/24 LO

complete this course, the student must pass with minimum grade of “C”. Grades will not be rounded up. Learning Agreement – 5% Assignments – 30% (6 assignments each worth 5%) Discussion Forums – 15% (2 Discussion Forums each worth 7.5%) Module Exams – 30% (5 exams each worth 6%) Final Exam – 20% The grading scale used to determine a student's achievement: 100 – 91 - A 90 - 81 - B 80 – 71 - C 70 – 61 - D Below 60 - F Students will be expected to complete the learning agreement, all assigned homework, case study assignments, and module exams. Students should anticipate that the module exams and the final exam will utilize information from the textbook, supplemental handouts or websites, and all assigned homework (including case studies and reading assignments). Assignments (Learning Agreement and Case Studies) Students will be expected to complete all assignments on or before the due date. No late submissions will be allowed unless the student has contacted the faculty in advance of the due date and arrangements are made with the faculty. If a late submission is approved by the faculty, the student will have THREE DAYS to submit the late assignment. A zero will be given after the third day. Refer to the Calendar of Weekly Course Requirements for the date of all assignments. Module Exams and Final Exam A comprehensive final exam will be given, according to MSU policy. Refer to the Calendar of Weekly Course Requirements for the date and times for Final Exam. You will have 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the Comprehensive Final Exam. The Comprehensive Final Exam will be open for 24 hours. The Final Exam will consist of 50 questions taken from information learned throughout the semester and may include multiple choice or true or false questions, essay-type questions, case study format, or a combination of all. Make-up Exams and Required Course Assignments (Case Studies and Learning Agreement) Students who miss exams or required assignments due to a planned absence for University approved events must present the approved University excused absence to the faculty prior to missing class. The faculty may allow the student to take an exam or submit assignments prior to 4/17/24 LO

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the planned absence or may allow the student to arrange to make up exams or assignments within two weeks after the absence. In cases of excused absences for illness or other circumstances deemed appropriate as an excused absence, students will turn in the assignment or take the exam no longer than 3 days after returning to school . It is the student’s responsibility to contact faculty regarding make-up assignments or missed exams. A zero will be given after the third day. If a student misses a final exam on the announced date for the final, and the student has not submitted the “Student Petition to be Given Final Examination at other than Scheduled time” form in advance of the final date, a grade of zero will be assigned. Excused absences and documentation: Illness/Surgery/Trauma – M. D. excuse Death of a family member – Obituary Car Wreck – Police Report Jury Duty – Court Summons Other absences- documentation approved by the course coordinator All make-up exams must be completed prior to the beginning of the University’s final examination period. Calendar of Weekly Course Requirements Weekly course requirements are posted on Moodle under the Course Documents icon. This document is the student’s guide to course assignment requirements each week. The calendar includes reading assignments, discussion topics, and due dates for examinations and assignments. Disaster/Emergency Communication During times of disaster or emergency communication is necessary, all official communication will occur through Moodle. Students are advised to check the Moodle site and McNeese webpage frequently in such incidents. If evacuation is ever necessary, students should leave with all textbooks and course materials. Faculty Conferences If a student desires to have a conference with faculty, an appointment is to be scheduled via email or phone. The appointment time is determined by consensus of the student and instructor. If the student would like to request an appointment, the instructor may be contacted via the office phone or e-mail to set an appointment time. Students are required to have a McNeese State University student e-mail account. This account is to be accessed frequently (suggests daily). There must be dependable access to a computer and reliable access to the Internet. Technical difficulties or failure to receive e-mail will not excuse the student from turning in assignments on time. Exceptions will be made only in extenuating circumstances. A fast connection to the Internet is recommended (i.e.: network, cable modem, DSL) as opposed to dial-up. It is expected that students have prior knowledge and skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If you need assistance with any of the software previously identified, the following websites offer excellent tutorials. http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/ http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx 4/17/24 LO

Communicating with Course Faculty Communication with faculty will be via e-mail, conference call, or faculty’s office telephone. Students are expected to leave a message on the faculty member’s office phone voicemail or as designated by the faculty. Online Behavior and Technology Requirements http://www.mcneese.edu/elearning/moodle_quick_help_tips Students are expected to be respectful, professional, and collegial at all times while online. No information considered to be confidential is to be posted at any time. Rudeness and nonconstructive critique will not be tolerated. This is a web-enhanced course. Students should have strong technology skills (or intend to seek out help with the technical aspects of the course) and should be motivated, self-disciplined, self- sufficient, and resourceful. Students are required to attend the Polycom sessions as posted in the Calendar of Weekly Course Assignments. The student must be aware that although confidentiality within the course environment is encouraged, it is possible that users in and outside the course may have access to course content. Students have the obligation to comply with the McNeese Academic Integrity Policy. McNeese State University Policies Academic Integrity Policy: This policy provides students, faculty, and staff with guidelines regarding expectations for academic integrity, what behaviors violate academic integrity, and the process for addressing academic integrity issues. https://www.mcneese.edu/policy/academic-integrity-policy/ Accessible Participation Policy : It is the student’s responsibility to register with the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) when requesting an academic adjustment in accordance with ADA. It is highly recommended that students register as early as possible to receive the accommodations they need. Retroactive accommodations are not provided. Any student with a disability is encouraged to contact OAS, located in Frazar Memorial Library, Room 102, by any of the following: voice (337) 475-5916; fax (337) 475-5878; TDD/TTY, hearing impaired (337) 562-4227. All students, including students with disabilities, are responsible for locating the designated emergency exits and the areas of refuge in a classroom building and are encouraged to develop and discuss an evacuation plan with the class instructor. https://www.mcneese.edu/policy/accessible-participation-policy/ Equity and Inclusion Policy : Students should visit www.mcneese.edu/cdo and www.mcneese.edu/policy on the University website for policies and procedures regarding disabilities, equity and inclusion, sexual misconduct, anti-bullying, civility and personal conduct, and retaliation. https://www.mcneese.edu/policy/equity-and- inclusion-policy/ 4/17/24 LO

Fire Drill Policy: In compliance with the law, McNeese State University will periodically conduct fire drills. https://www.mcneese.edu/policy/fire-drill-policy/ Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy : While McNeese strives to provide access to computer labs and other technology, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure adequate access to the technology required for a course. This may include access to a computer (not Chromebooks, iPads, etc.), webcam, internet, adequate bandwidth, etc. This requirement is a standard expectation for all courses regardless of initial course delivery format. https://www.mcneese.edu/policy/acceptable-use-of-information-technology- resourc/ Course Delivery Format : For courses initially being delivered in a face-to-face or hybrid format, the instructor may modify the course delivery method to ensure safety and to respond to constraints that may continue to change throughout the term. Courses beginning in a fully online format will remain online throughout the term. https://www.mcneese.edu/policy/course-delivery-classifications-policy/ 4/17/24 LO

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