Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Finance

Fundamentals of Physician Leadership: Finance is organized by American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).

Original Course Release Date: November 2017
Course Review and Renewal Date: November 2020
Course Expiration Date: November 2021
Access to Course Expires: 365 days from purchase date of course

Accreditation:
Designation
The American Association for Physician Leadership® designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Description:
This course provides physician leaders a practical blueprint for financial fluency and more – reading statements, utilizing four types of accounting and measuring the financial health of an organization.

Finance is a complex topic, but those physician leaders who understand the basics can create thoughtful and positive change in their organizations. Lessons are delivered through a series of video lectures, animations and interactive moments that allow participants to practice with the insights and skills they develop throughout the course.

Topics Include:
• Define and apply basic concepts of finance.
• Understand the four types of accounting.
• Analyze fiscal reports to evaluate organizational performance.
• Apply financial principles to make informed decisions.

Course Objectives:
• Define and apply basic concepts of finance.
• Understand the four types of accounting.
• Analyze fiscal reports to evaluate organizational performance.
• Apply financial principles to make informed decisions.