167108 Introduction to Public Health Finance & Ratio Analysis

Saturday, November 3, 2007: 1:30 PM

Peggy Honoré, DHA , Mississippi Department of Health, Jackson, MS
This module of the course will teach the participants how to apply basic financial management concepts to the field of public health. This knowledge will increase the ability to implement quality improvement initiatives and systems of accountability in local public health agencies (LPHAs). Best practices in financial management and analysis in industries considered as part of the local public health system are explored and opportunities are identified within these systems as areas for improvement for local public health financial managers and leaders.

Learning Objectives:
Relate the concept of financial ratio analysis to the practice of public health Apply a standard set of financial performance indicators to their organizations List best practices of financial management, analysis, and accountability found in the financial management of system partners (eg, hospitals, schools, universities) Interpret financial results Describe the key components of financial accountability systems Compare and benchmark financial performance between organizations

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
Any institutionally-contracted trials related to this submission?

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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