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| Subject | Date Asked |
| help | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: i am a student from india .i 've completed my 12th in biology,physics,chemistry.i want to pursue the ... A: There is a general process in the U.S. Licensing is by state and regulations are different. I don't ... | |
| Mba healthcare management in US | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I a a graduate in zoology from India. pls help me with the options i have after this as i am not ... A: I have pasted in a list of good schools as well as a description of a healthcare administrator. ... | |
| Entry Level Healthcare Management Career Move | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I have my bachelors in psychology and I am currently attaining my masters in organizational behavior ... A: I think your best approach would be to get an MHA or MBA. An MPH is intended for someone who already ... | |
| CARRIER GUIDANCE | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I'M FROM INDIA I COMPLETED MY BACHELORS IN PHARMACY AND PLANNING TO DO MBA HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT IN ... A: This is a great plan. You will certainly be prepared to manage a hospital pharmacy or work for a ... | |
| Master of Health Administration | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I graduated this year 2010 with a bachelor degree in Biology and I am considering doing my master in ... A: It's perfectly fine to simply start the MHA program! You can get experience either through an ... | |
| For getting a job | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have done my graduation (B.Pharmacy) and currently pursing my MBA in Hospital Management. What ... A: I think we must be having a confusion. As I mentioned, with your undergrad degree in pharmcay, you ... | |
| For getting a job | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have done my graduation (B.Pharmacy) and currently pursing my MBA in Hospital Management. What ... A: You are certainly going to be qualified to run a hospital pharmacy or work in a pharmaceutical ... | |
| MA state insurance plan | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: My 20 yr old daughter stopped going to college after her first year. She was 19 at the time. Since ... A: I can't think of any reason why you would have to add her to yourplan. It sounds like you curently ... | |
| HEALTH INSURANCE | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any experience with UNITEDHEALTHCARE MEDICAL PLAN? UNITEDHEALTH will begin administering ... A: Yes, United Healthcare is one of the largest health plans in the country. It has an excellent ... | |
| Masters Health management | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have read some of your responds and i believe you may give me a headway. Im a holder of a Bachelor ... A: Different programs have different philosophies. The Ryerson U may have a more robust student body ... | |
| Morgellons | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble finding help with the treatment of Morgellons. It started severely about 2 ... A: I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time. Morgellons is a very controversial diagnosis, as you ... | |
| Child Health Plus | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with this. I have Child Health Plus with the same insurance carrier for 9 ... A: I want to be sure I'm not confused. The only CHild Health Plus coverage I am aware of is the program ... | |
| job prospects | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Respected Madam, I'm from India. I finished my B.Pharmacy and am planning to do MBA in Healthcare ... A: Your carrer choice has lots of prospects but I would be sure that you study the US healthcare system ... | |
| Associates Degree Question | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I am taking online classes with University of Phoenix to obtain an Associates Degree in Hospital ... A: I'm afraid that you have hit upon the problem with an associate's degree; it's very difficult to get ... | |
| Getting treatment after moving across the country | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Early in my migraine and headache career (20+ years ago) I sought treatment for a cure or management ... A: I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. You do indeed have the problem that migraine sufferers can ... | |
| Where do i start from? | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My name is Martha and I live in Dallas, TX. I have a bachelors degree in Business Administration and ... A: You have done all the right things and you don;t need licensing unless you intend to try nursing ... | |
| MHA vs. MBA Fellowship. | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a senior in college and am studying an interdisciplinary degree called Medicine, Health & ... A: Although every program is different, MBA programs don't usually include internships. I think the ... | |
| sports medical jobs | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: what is the difference between a Sports Physiotherapist and a Sports Therapist A: I'm not really familiar with UK positions but I took a look to see if my guess would be right...and ... | |
| Healthcare careers without long term education | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I am hoping to receive some ideas of careers in the healthcare industry that require less than 2 ... A: While I do not know the regs in Canada, I will asume they are similar. The best possibilities are ... | |
| MBA Healthcare Administration | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I graduated with a bachelor’s in Biology in 2007 and worked for 2 years as a research technician in ... A: Good for you - sounds like you have a great career path lined up. You will have many choices of ... | |
| Hospital Administrator | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am currently an undergraduate student who has been torn between wanting to practice medicine and ... A: Well, I think that if you are torn between the two, you should get an MD degree then get an MHA - ... | |
| scope for a Hospital Administrator | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have done my BHMS(Bachelor In Homoeopathic medicine & Surgery).im interested to persue a career as ... A: I'm sorry that I don;t know enough about the UK to answer your question but I have pasted ina ... | |
| MHA | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have read your answers and i really hope to get some insight into my situation. I am an Indian ... A: I took a look at the program you mentioned. It does have several accreditations and affiliations but ... | |
| health Care Ins | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I want to retire which means no employer supplied health care. I am eligible for VA benefits being a ... A: You have a list of very good and very difficult questions. I'll try my best to answer what I can. ... | |
| How should I approach switching careers? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a bachelors degree in business with a minor in public admin., and working in my ... A: I htink the biggest issue is how long you have been out of schoo. Your undergrad degree certainly ... | |
| MHA JOBS PROSPECTS | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I AM A DENTIST FROM INDIA AND CURRENTLY PURSUING MSHA FROM USA AND IN FINAL SEMESTER. WHAT ARE THE ... A: My, I think that much of your question is too broad for me to answer very well. Although the ... | |
| How to find good medical care in India | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen visiting India. How do I find good medical care in India and how do I know it is ... A: I think you can get excellent medical care in India. I have been there and have met with many ... | |
| RN seeking MHA or combined MSN/MHA degree | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I hope and pray with your experience you can give me some information about this subject. I am ... A: I think your problem is that you are asking about different roles. If you want to be a Chief Nursing ... | |
| Reform | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: As you know, there is a health care reform debate. I'm confused about something. The Dems have 60 ... A: As I understand it, the Dems want to pass a bipartisan bill so they prefer not to use ... | |
| I am back with another question :) | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope you don't mind answering another one of my ... A: I'm thinking that your question is whether to pursue a healthcare consulting role? If yes, then I ... | |
| indian MHA prospects in usa | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a Physiotherapist from India currently pursuing my MHA(final semester) in India and im looking ... A: 1. No license requird unless you plan to be a nursing home administrator 2. Either pick an area to ... | |
| selling the idea of a free bipolar clinic | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering how or what i would need to start this process? i have a place in mind but i ... A: I think you need to start with what you mean by a bipolar clinic. Do you mean therapeuitic services? ... | |
| Masters in Interntional Healthcare Management, Economics, and Policy | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am an undergraduate student studying Medicine, Health, and Society with a minor in Economics at a ... A: I'm a little confused. It sounds as though you are trying to decide whether to get a healthcare mgt ... | |
| MHSA/MPH options | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have spent four (fairly unhappy) years in the field of sales/recruiting services. I am making the ... A: It would be best to try to get involved with an area that provides an overview of the hospital. ... | |
| Career path | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working on my degree in Business Admin and Healthcare administration and will continue ... A: Chambers are usually much more local. If you live in a city, that city will have a Chamber. If you ... | |
| Career path | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working on my degree in Business Admin and Healthcare administration and will continue ... A: It's difficult to find a good job with a BS in healthcare administration; the entry card is really ... | |
| MHSA/MPH options | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I have spent four (fairly unhappy) years in the field of sales/recruiting services. I am making the ... A: thank you! Your ambition is not cliche, it's terrific! I find it it personally discouraging to ... | |
| Business Administration vs. Health Service Administration | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Sue, I am currently in college in Ohio, and I am having a hard time trying to figure out what path I ... A: Go for the business degree. You can't get a decent job with a BS in healthcare administration - you ... | |
| Health insurance rescission | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I understand that in the U.S., health insurance companies often deny health care when claimed in a ... A: I don't know many details but here are two attempts, Cal and Wisconsin. ... | |
| Bachelor's Degree in Health Service Administration | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in health service administration. I wanted to know what the career ... A: Unfortunately, a master's is pretty much a requirement for most healthcare admin positions. You ... | |
| Health insurance rescission | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I understand that in the U.S., health insurance companies often deny health care when claimed in a ... A: This is an interesting question and one that I did not know the answer to - I would have guessed ... | |
| hospital administration | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have finished my undergraduate medical course and presently working as a resident in India. I ... A: Here is a link to the top rate schools for healthcare management in the U.S. ... | |
| RN to career in Healthcare Management | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 27 y.o It was always my intention to get my degree in Business when I didnt complete it. I ... A: Well, you will still need to get a bachelor's of some sort before going on to an MHA. Given your ... | |
| MPH vs MHA | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have completed my dentistry from India. I'm in the US on H4 visa. I'm not interested in pursuing ... A: While you would qualify for an MPH, it is not a practical degree for your plans. The MPH is an ... | |
| Primary Care Doctor? | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm 19 years old and recently moved to Chicago for college. I'd like to find a doctor here, but I'm ... A: Yes, it's always difficult to find a doctor when you are new in the area. First of all, I would ... | |
| healthcare reform education | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a BSN with 3 years of Neurosurgery ICU experience. I have another BS in Spanish. I'd really ... A: Hmmm, well this is an interesting question. Yes, you will learn about health insurance as part of an ... | |
| MA in Healthcare Mgt /Health Administration | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: This is a very helpful site and I'm glad you give us the opportunity to asks questions. I received ... A: Generally speaking, your options are about the same. The interesting thing about these degrees is ... | |
| MA in Healthcare Mgt /Health Administration | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: This is a very helpful site and I'm glad you give us the opportunity to asks questions. I received ... A: Well, you've essentially answered your own question. The difference between the two degrees is one ... | |
| Pharmaceutical Profits | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: One often hears it argued that "huge" or "unwarranted" pharm company profits are justified by the ... A: Yes, you are absolutely right. Profits are net of research costs so the complaints of huge profits ... | |
| APA relation to WHO | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Good day, I would like to ask - is American Psychological Association somehow related to World ... A: I was going to tell you that I don't know enough about these two organizations to say anything but ... | |
| Transition to health care from business | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I did my Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration from India and moved to USA a year back. ... A: It seems to me that you are on the right path. It's great that you have an MBA but you are right ... | |
| BA in healthcare management | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to get a BA in healthcare management. I am looking at the online program at Florida ... A: While distance learning has grown in popularity and acceptance, I'm not sure it has made as much ... | |
| Healthcare Administration experience | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon Sue. I'm currently working on my Bachelor's in Science in Health Administration ... A: Well, if I understand your situation, you want to begin a practice management role. Are you ... | |
| Confused about career !!! Follow-Up | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: It was really eye-opening and very insightful. I have few follow up questions and would really ... A: I think I've already responded to many of these questions, except the MHA... issue. Honestly, I just ... | |
| CONFUSED ABOUT CAREER !!! | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I would really appreciate if you can give me your expert opinions about careers in health care ... A: Sorry for the delay in response - I was on a deadline for most ofthe week. You have a lot of ... | |
| CONFUSED ABOUT CAREER !!! | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I would really appreciate if you can give me your expert opinions about careers in health care ... A: Congratulations on your acceptances! You do have big decisions ahead of you. I want to preface my ... | |
| Governning Board | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a student at governors state university, I have an assignment where I have to get in touch with ... A: That's a good question. I would start with the public relations department. They are the most ... | |
| Graduate Degree Question | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have another question. Because I am making a career change, do you think that I should still seek ... A: It's always useful to have an internship to gain hands on experience but given your already ... | |
| Graduate Degree Question | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Administration.I recently retired ... A: which is a bit hard to answer. IN general, the MBA has a much stronger business focus; the MHA ... | |
| mental illness | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I heard and want to know it this is true. That if you take any medicine for a chemical imbalance ... A: , Thanks for asking the question. I'm glad to tell you that it's simply not true - there are no ... | |
| help to choose a proper carrer option | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i have completed my graduation in physiotherapy from maharashtra university of health sciences...i ... A: I'm delighted that you are thinking about pursuing a master's degree in healthcare management! Your ... | |
| Liability with Personal Development Site | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am the marketing director for Love Is The Cure a non-profit division of the New Hampshire ... A: I need to preface my comments with my own disclaimer that I am not an attorney and should in no way ... | |
Sue Brissette
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about types of healthcare, healthcare institutions, healthcare delivery systems, insurance types, national healthcare issues. I can't answer questions about specific medical billing issues or medical problems.
Experience
I spent 12 years as a hospital administrator, including roles as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer during my 30 year career as a healthcare executive. I spent 9 years as an executive in a national healthcare management company and now run a healthcare consulting business.
Publications
Group Practice Management Journal
Health Information Management Journal
Southern California Physician
www.healthworldnet.com
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
M.S. Health Policy & Management, Harvard School of Public Health
Past/Present Clients
Cardiovascular Associates of the Virgin Islands
MedQuest
Ultimate Transition Fitness
Emeryville Medical Groups Occupational Medical centers
PeopleCARE
Intivia
Healthworldnet
ESources
AussieMed
MedCARE
Nereus Medical International
Hayes Consulting
Sohnar
ConceptShare
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