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Health Administration

Hospitals and medical clinics are typically managed like other companies. As a result, qualified professionals are needed to fill important management roles. Healthcare administrators and managers supervise, plan, and coordinate delivery of medical services. More than 100,000 professionals currently work in health administration throughout the United States. They fill various positions, including CEO, middle management, and staff supervisory jobs. Some manage hospitals and clinics with fewer than 100 employees, while others oversee facilities with thousands.

Additional information about healthcare administration and management careers can be obtained from these organizations:
  • The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
  • American College of Healthcare Executives
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