tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73625094400496146792011-04-21T20:52:06.324-07:00This blog is designed to help educate and provide resources to those who are interested in going into Healthcare Administration.Allen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16413396792334342242noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362509440049614679.post-49807440049723782352008-06-02T23:04:00.000-07:002008-06-03T18:56:49.497-07:00Healthcare in the world today is changing more rapidly than we realize. With these changes that are occurring, poses the question "What does the future hold for the health system?".  We currently see different views with the future leaders of this country with the Presidential Election that spark interest in the general public.  A big part of what can be the answer for the future is the high need for leaders to administer and overlook the improvement of health throughout the world. <div>I grew up always having a passion to help other people. There is nothing more satisfying in life than being in the service of those around you. I remember thinking as I grew up wondering how I can contribute to the community I live and be a part of something that gives me the satisfaction of knowing that I am doing something good. <br /></div><div>Last year, in the beginning of my Junior year, was when I was introduced to the idea of Healthcare Administration. I did some research to find out more of what it entailed. I was amazed to see the diversity of what executives can do in the healthcare setting. The American College of Healthcare Executives list some of the many settings that executives can work in, such as:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Ambulatory care facilities</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Consulting firms</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Healthcare associations</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Home health agencies</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Hospices</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Hospitals and hospital systems</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Integrated delivery systems</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Long-term care facilities</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Managed care organizations (such as HMOs and PPOs)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Medical group practices</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Mental health organizations</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* Public health departments</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>* University or research institutions</div><div><br /></div><div>My goal through this blog is to help others out there that are thinking about this field. I want you to  look within the tools that I have found to help you understand the opportunity that can come with this field. Any Healthcare professionals that can contribute by the voice, giving me additional resources/advice, and discussions would be great. I think a great deal of this blog is for me to learn from you. </div><div>Again the question comes........What is the future of healthcare? Many of us that go on to pursue this field will be a major part of the answer. Thank you in advance to all that help make this site a success.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7362509440049614679-4980744004972378235?l=futurehealthleader.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Allen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16413396792334342242noreply@blogger.com1