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In the complex and constantly changing

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business of providing health care,

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medical and health services managers

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keep health care facilities running efficiently

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so patients get the high quality care

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they depend on.

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These managers may direct medical

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and health services for an entire facility

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such as clinics, nursing home, hospitals

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or a group medical practice,

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or in a specific department like pediatrics

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or surgery in one of those facilities.

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To ensure their organization

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complies with regulations,

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and provides great care,

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managers must stay on top of

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developments in healthcare laws

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and technology.

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Medical and health services managers

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handle finances for their organization;

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balancing budgets,

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overseeing patient billing

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and setting fees.

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They also recruit and manage employees,

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communicate with medical staff,

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and coordinate with department heads.

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These professionals must keep records

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of services their facility provides

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and track how successful services are.

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They also are often the person

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most responsible for the security

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of patient records and data.

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As key executives,

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they represent their facility

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on governing boards

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or may report to investors for

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privately-held facilities.

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Most managers work full-time hours,

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and may need to work on

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evenings and weekends,

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or be available to go to work

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should an emergency arise.

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While most medical and

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health services managers

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have a bachelor's degree,

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some positions require a master's degree.