https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-is-healthcare-administration
Written by Coursera • Updated on Aug 2, 2022
When you visit a doctor’s office or hospital, you likely interact with a receptionist, a nurse, a doctor, and maybe a radiologist or other specialist. But behind the scenes, there’s a health care administrator making sure the facility runs smoothly.
Health care administration sits at the confluence of business and medicine. It’s a field where you can apply your leadership and organizational skills to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Let’s take a closer look at what health care administrators do, why you might want to consider working in health care administration, and how you can get started on this rewarding career path.
