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About Robert H. Kieserman
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Expertise
professor of healthcare administration with special expertise in the establishment of a private healthcare practice as well as healthcare marketing and patient relations. I am available to answer any question about medical practice management or health administration in general including health administration as a career.

Experience
I have taught over 50,000 healthcare practitioners to begin a private practice and have taught another 7,000 students how to prepare for a career in healthcare administration.

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author of four books on the private healthcare practice available through TherapyBooks (888-516-0287)

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Full-time Adjunct Professor and Coordinator of the Health Administration Program of Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania

   

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I am planning for MBA in health management8/28/2008
  Q: How does MBA in Health care management help me since i am a CRA from India and i have B.pharmacy ...
  A: I cannot answer your question unless you tell me what your career plans are for the next several ...
future in MHA8/21/2008
  Q: i have done bachelors in physical therapy from a recognised institute in india.i want to ask which ...
  A: If you wish to become a clinician, I suggest that you pursue at DPT which is a doctoral degree in ...
Career Transition8/19/2008
  Q: I am currently working for a national bank in an affluent area. I work with individual clients as ...
  A: With your experience in asset management, I think you could make a relatively seamless move into ...
Starting a business8/15/2008
  Q: Yes i am a junior in college majoring in business. My future plan is to manage a health care ...
  A: Your business degree will help greatly since healthcare administration is the business of managing ...
Getting Started....8/11/2008
  Q: I graduated in 2007 with a B.S in Health Service Administration. I finally decided to go back to ...
  A: You can learn more about career options in healthcare administration at www.ache.org. I would ...
Healthcare MBA8/11/2008
  Q: I have recently completed equivalent of MD in General surgry.I am interested in MBA from one of the ...
  A: If you really want to explore the career opportunities in healthcare consulting, I suggest that you ...
Healthcare MBA8/10/2008
  Q: I have recently completed equivalent of MD in General surgry.I am interested in MBA from one of the ...
  A: You are asking some very complicated questions, and I could give you a long extensive answer. ...
Am I doing the right thing?8/9/2008
  Q: I have read a lot of your previous answers already, but I am in a slightly different situation. I am ...
  A: My advice would be to pursue the MHA or the MBA, and focus your studies on hospital administration. ...
career in health care7/29/2008
  Q: i am an international student wanted to attend fox college in IL that offers associate degree in ...
  A: I suggest that you sit down with an advisor at Fox College and find out exactly what courses you ...
Health care career ideas?7/25/2008
  Q: I am considering a career in health care and am interested in your thoughts on specific areas that ...
  A: Based on your area of expertise and your work history, my best advice is to think seriously about ...
MHA7/22/2008
  Q: Respected Sir, I am a dentist from India US citizen and reside in CA. I am currently enrolled ...
  A: If you have no experience as a dentist, then you should try to find an entry level position in a ...
MHA7/22/2008
  Q: Respected Sir, I am a dentist from India US citizen and reside in CA. I am currently enrolled ...
  A: If you want to work in administration, I suggest that you either seek a position with a dental ...
Health Care Job Direction7/21/2008
  Q: I recently ('08) graduated with an MBA in Health Care Management and was wondering what would be the ...
  A: OK. Now that I have a better idea of where your interests lie, I can be more specific in my advice. ...
Health Care Job Direction7/21/2008
  Q: I recently ('08) graduated with an MBA in Health Care Management and was wondering what would be the ...
  A: Cheryl: It is hard for me to steer you toward a certain job since I do not know where your interests ...
health care administration7/18/2008
  Q: i am physiotherapist by profession but now i want to pursue master in health care ...
  A: My response to your question is that if you intend to work in the United States, it would make sense ...
Healthcare Administrator7/8/2008
  Q: I am thinking about getting a BS degree in Healthcare Administration. I have not worked in ...
  A: With a background in IT, you might be able to immediately apply for positions in healthcare ...
Healthcare Administrator7/6/2008
  Q: I am thinking about getting a BS degree in Healthcare Administration. I have not worked in ...
  A: Lisa: What do you do currently? Please let me know why you want to enter the healthcare ...
MHA7/1/2008
  Q: RESPECTED SIR, I AM A STUDENT FROM INDIA. I HAD COMPLETED B.PHARM. I HAD APPLIED TO FEW UNI AT USA ...
  A: The question is: which would you rather be, a clinician or an administrator? As a pharmacologist, ...
before and after MHA6/29/2008
  Q: I am currently a senior pursing a degree in Health Sciences. I am unsure if I should chose a ...
  A: You can examine all of the healthcare administration programs at www.aupha.org. It is recommended ...
MHA and PA degree6/26/2008
  Q: i am looking for ways to make myself more marketable, i was thinking of pursuing a physician ...
  A: I would suggest that you pursue a position in public health. You can learn more about those ...
MHA and PA degree6/25/2008
  Q: i am looking for ways to make myself more marketable, i was thinking of pursuing a physician ...
  A: My best advice is to stop going to school for awhile and find a position once you complete your MHA. ...
RN license, MHA, or MBA???6/25/2008
  Q: Now, I am looking for a career change and would like to get into a well-paid position in the health ...
  A: If you are able, I would become a nurse and pursue a career in that field. Otherwise, I would ...
Becoming a pediatrician6/18/2008
  Q: What kind of bachelor's degree should a pediatrician get a bachelor of science in health care ...
  A: In order to become a pediatrician, one must complete a pre-med undergraduate degree that is heavy in ...
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT6/16/2008
  Q: Respected sir, First of all i would really like to thank u for your efforts in ...
  A: If you truly feel you want to pursue a career in healthcare management, I suggest that you obtain a ...
double major6/8/2008
  Q: I will be attending Governors State Univ this fall for a degree in Healthcare admin. I am a veteran ...
  A: If you are that close to finishing the BA, then I would suggest that you pursue the dual degree. ...
question6/7/2008
  Q: within an organization who is under the healthcare administrator and on down all the way to a cna
  A: I am assuming your question pertains to the chain of command in nursing within a hospital. The ...
Marketing degree switching to healthcare6/3/2008
  Q: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and want to change to work in a healthcare field. I'm ...
  A: If you want to work in healthcare marketing and also work as a clinician, my personal advice would ...
Importance of obtaining MHA from CAHME accredited institution6/3/2008
  Q: Kieserman, Last month I obtained a bachelors degree in community health w/ a concentration in ...
  A: Michael: It is my belief that if you earn an MHA at the University of Illinois, you will not have ...
Public Health Degrees5/14/2008
  Q: I am a recent graduate with a bachelors in Anthropology, I want to continue on to a Masters in ...
  A: Based on the gameplan that you have set for yourself, my suggestion is to obtain the MPH, which will ...
healthcare admin field5/13/2008
  Q: I am currently a student at a junior college and a CNA, I am one class away from my associates in ...
  A: To see a list of schools offering programs in healthcare administration, visit www.aupha.org. In ...
wanna to de masters in Health Administration5/11/2008
  Q: I have PH.D. in Public Administration from India. I want to pursue my career in Health care. So, I ...
  A: Wth your credentials, you can not only seek a position working in hospital administration, you could ...
career as a healthcare administrator5/11/2008
  Q: I'm a current college student graduating with a degree in business administration with an option in ...
  A: Demand is good, especially for individuals with a strong accounting background. Healthcare ...
BBA/ HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE5/10/2008
  Q: I graduated from American Intercontinental University with a Bachelor Degree in Business ...
  A: My best advice is to find yourself an internship which hopefully will land you the position you are ...
job opportunity in helth care5/10/2008
  Q: sir, i hav done M.sc. in PHYSIOLOGY WITH SPECIALIZATION IN ENDOCRONOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. ...
  A: There is a demand for creative and talented individuals to work in all of the business areas you ...
health care consultancy4/28/2008
  Q: Can you briefly describe what an career in healthcare consultancy entails?? what kind of work would ...
  A: This a huge question to answer, but I will give you the basics. You should first identify the type ...
health care consultancy4/28/2008
  Q: Can you briefly describe what an career in healthcare consultancy entails?? what kind of work would ...
  A: Hospitals, nursing homes, and private practices depend on healthcare consultants to provide them ...
Pediatrics clinic4/25/2008
  Q: A friend of mine who is a pediatrician (20 yrs experience)wants to open a clinic but wants me to ...
  A: This is an overwhelming question, one that cannot be answered in this type of forum. I suggest that ...
RADIOLOGY CENTER4/24/2008
  Q: I WOULD TO OPEN A RADIOLOGY CENTER, "I.E. MRI, X-RAY...", I HAVE THE LOCATION IN MIND, BUT I DO NOT ...
  A: My best advice is to sit down with a radiologist at one of your local hospitals and talk candidly ...
Degree Advice4/22/2008
  Q: My best friend, recent graduate of NY Chiropractic College, and I will be purchasing the ...
  A: For the sake of your secure future, I would suggest that you pursue an undergraduate degree in ...
CMA4/19/2008
  Q: I am currently a Certified Medical Assistant with an Assoc of Science degree for 5 years. I was ...
  A: You chose to become a clinician. Do you enjoy being a medical assistant? That is the big question. ...
Health administration major4/16/2008
  Q: I am currently a full time student at UNF (Jacksonville, FL) majoring in health administration. I ...
  A: If you want to work in hospital financial management, then I think it is imperative that you make ...
Graduate Certificate Programs4/11/2008
  Q: Do graduate certifcate programs add any value to ones resume? I located a graduate certificate ...
  A: In the area of health advocacy, I would say that a graduate certificate could be just as valuable as ...
Pharmaceutical Industry4/11/2008
  Q: I work in the pharmaceutical industry and have been told that since my undergraduate degree is in ...
  A: Careers in health communication are most often found in hospitals and long-term care companies. I ...
Healthcare Direction4/9/2008
  Q: I have a A.A.S. Int'l Business, B.A. in Communication and am currently enrolled in a Master of ...
  A: There are actually graduate programs specifically in healthcare education as well as patient ...
Entry level positions in healthcare administration3/26/2008
  Q: I graduated in 2006 from Keller Graduate School with a degree in Public Administration, minor in ...
  A: I am going to give you the best advice I can possibly give you based on the question you have posed. ...
Market Value of MHA qualification3/22/2008
  Q: I am an ophthalmologist by profession. I have six years work experience in the healthcare setting ...
  A: My best advice to answer your particular questions is to go to www.aupha.org where you will find ...
Career Direction3/19/2008
  Q: I'm a few months from graduation and am looking for a shift in careers. I graduate this summer ...
  A: I am afraid I actually do not know much about these two sectors of the healthcare. I suggest that ...
dental assisting program3/19/2008
  Q: Kieserman, I would like to know your opinion about following a career in dental assisting.first let ...
  A: Becoming a dental assistant is a great profession, and the availability of jobs is plentiful. ...
phoenix healtcare degree3/17/2008
  Q: i was wanting to know what you thought of the phoenix masters in healthcare administration degree. ...
  A: I do not know much about the MHA degree from the University of Phoenix. However, if you are seeking ...
mba in health care management/ hospital administration3/15/2008
  Q: i have done my medical school from india and have a work experience of 3 years. i want to do mba in ...
  A: There is a wonderful website that will give you information on all of the programs in healthcare ...
Wanting to get Health Administration degree online.3/11/2008
  Q: I'm currently a pre-nursing major at my local university. Getting into nursing school is very ...
  A: You have to answer that question for yourself. Some students like online programs, while others ...
Career path for RN who is interested in healthcare administration3/9/2008
  Q: I am currently an RN with 5 years of nursing experience. I was a patient tech in nursing school for ...
  A: If you have a nursing background, that is a wonderful plus in finding a position in healthcare ...
School and Internhips3/6/2008
  Q: I am a junior undergrad student and attending school full time. I don't want to take a semester off ...
  A: Heather: It is very important that you get as much practical experience in healthcare administration ...
New LPN, mid life career transition, will I get a job?3/4/2008
  Q: I highly value your opinion! After 20 years as a civil engineer, I have decided to become a nurse. ...
  A: I think that your greatest selling point is that you come from an engineering background and that ...
Healthcare management vs. Healthcare Administration degree3/1/2008
  Q: I am currently attending a community college obtaining my AAS degree in healthcare management.I am ...
  A: There is no difference between healthcare administration and healthcare management. Some schools ...
Entry level positions in Health Care Administration2/17/2008
  Q: I have recently completed a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, and I am going to start my ...
  A: The best way to see what jobs are available is to go on the career opportunities link of your ...
Entry level positions in Health Care Administration2/15/2008
  Q: I have recently completed a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, and I am going to start my ...
  A: First tell me what kind of job you would ideally like to have, and then I can give you some advice. ...
Using an MPH to get same opportunities as those with MHA2/12/2008
  Q: I am really interested in the health administration field. I tried getting into MHA programs but ...
  A: You sound like you are on the perfect track, and you are preparing well to enter the healthcare ...
Using an MPH to get same opportunities as those with MHA2/12/2008
  Q: I am really interested in the health administration field. I tried getting into MHA programs but ...
  A: The MPH degree is typically a pathway to a career in public health, either working in the local, ...
rrt student interested in obtaining an mha2/11/2008
  Q: I would like to get some feedback as to if there are any stigmas involving respiratory therapists ...
  A: check out www.aupha.org for a complete overview including listings of graduate programs in ...
RN to BS healthcare administration2/8/2008
  Q: I am a RN with now 5 years experience. I am going to go back to college for a BS degree. I must ...
  A: If you feel you would like to work in administration, I highly recommend that you get your ...
MHA2/7/2008
  Q: I am a Registered Nurse and am considering an MHA program for career advancement. However, I am 24 ...
  A: There are basically five major career paths for a healthcare administrator. One is to manage a ...
MHA2/6/2008
  Q: I am a Registered Nurse and am considering an MHA program for career advancement. However, I am 24 ...
  A: Healthcare administration is a terrific profession for a nurse. Many of our leading hospital ...
Health care adminstration fields2/4/2008
  Q: I noticed that HCA has many different job titles that range in different pay as well. I am just ...
  A: Case managers typically have a degree in nursing and deal in managing the clinical aspects of a ...
Where to look...2/1/2008
  Q: I am a 16 year NICU RN vet with an MHA/MSN plus I will also have an informatics cert from UOP by ...
  A: I do not have much experience in this area of healthcare administration, so I am going to suggest ...
Careers in Health Care1/28/2008
  Q: I am a graduating Healthcare MBA student (December 2008) wondering what kind of professions are out ...
  A: You may wish to look on the link on my page of the AllExperts website called Browse Past Answers ...
mba in health1/16/2008
  Q: i am doing mbbs (medico)in india and i like to do mba in health...is it a wise decision....can u ...
  A: I encourage you to visit my answer history page on AllExperts.Com where you originally posed this ...
RN getting MHA, don't want to be a DON1/13/2008
  Q: I am an ICU RN with fourteen years experience and I am preparing to enter an MHA program. Currently ...
  A: I am going to give you my honest opinion. If you can obtain your MHA and become an attorney by going ...
RN getting MHA, don't want to be a DON1/13/2008
  Q: I am an ICU RN with fourteen years experience and I am preparing to enter an MHA program. Currently ...
  A: First of all, there is no reason why you cannot find a position in healthcare management once you ...
career advise1/8/2008
  Q: i am halfway up in puruising MBA and have to chose whether to take up HR, Finance, Marketing as my ...
  A: As you complete your MBA, you need to decide in what area of business you wish to work. I suggest ...
associates degree in health care administration1/3/2008
  Q: I have one class left before I obtain my associates degree from University of Phoenix. I basically ...
  A: I do not understand the problem. With your associate's degree in healthcare administration, you ...
career change with health administration12/30/2007
  Q: I am a primary care physician. I completed my internal medicine residency and took my boards in ...
  A: Syed: With your clinical background as a physician coupled with your experience in international ...
healthcare administration after medical school12/27/2007
  Q: I am a fourth-year medical student completing my degree in a few months. I am thinking that I would ...
  A: Without question, I would complete every aspect of your medical education to become a physician and ...
Medical Office Manager and Credentials12/24/2007
  Q: Could you please tell me what, if any, credentials are needed for an office manager for an ...
  A: Typically, an MRI center would be interested in someone with a background in healthcare ...
How do I obtain experience in Health Care Administration12/21/2007
  Q: I am a third year undergraduate pursuing a degree in economics. Recently I have become interested in ...
  A: The VA is a great system. I would consider doing an internship with them. You will gain valuable ...
How do I obtain experience in Health Care Administration12/16/2007
  Q: I am a third year undergraduate pursuing a degree in economics. Recently I have become interested in ...
  A: Nick: Let me put some of your concerns to rest. I have been the director of an undergraduate program ...
How do I obtain experience in Health Care Administration12/15/2007
  Q: I am a third year undergraduate pursuing a degree in economics. Recently I have become interested in ...
  A: I encourage you to explore healthcare administration. It is a great field with many career ...
Career Change to Hospital Administration12/10/2007
  Q: I am a 35 year old african american male interested in a career as a hospital administrator. My ...
  A: I would agree that you should find an MHA executive program for the networking connections. However, ...
Career Change to Hospital Administration12/8/2007
  Q: I am a 35 year old african american male interested in a career as a hospital administrator. My ...
  A: Quite frankly, the path you suggest in your question seems like a great idea. You have extensive ...
MBA graduate12/8/2007
  Q: I just recently graduate with a MBA, I have some interest working in the medical feel as an ...
  A: With your new MBA, I encourage you to volunteer with a hospital department for 3-6 months Do what is ...
Entry level requirements for Health Care Administration12/4/2007
  Q: I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work. After completing an internship in medical ...
  A: Don't worry about the experience at this point. If you feel you want to pursue a career in ...
MHSA -a good program?11/20/2007
  Q: I am considering pursuing a graduate degree in healthcare services. I have a bachelor of science ...
  A: I think that this program is a good one if your plans are to work in the hospital administration ...
MHA degree11/20/2007
  Q: I would like to give you a little background about myself. I graduated in 1980 with a BS in health ...
  A: I will be honest with you. You seem to seek many different degrees. That is expensive, time ...
hi11/6/2007
  Q: i looked at all your answers but still couldnt find it. how does the question start out so i can ...
  A: Prices for medical procedures are decided by the doctors, the hosptials, and the insurance companies ...
getting ground floor experience10/26/2007
  Q: I am a 42 yr old single Mom who has returned to school to get my RN. I am only 3 semesters away from ...
  A: Any job you can take at a hospital will be valuable as you complete your nursing training. I would ...
MBA in health care10/22/2007
  Q: I am a doctor by profession.I am interested in MBA in health care. Which are the top 10 universities ...
  A: There are three directions you could go. One is to become a practice administrator and manage a ...
Scope of MSHCA10/15/2007
  Q: I am currently enrolled in a MS in health care administration program at a state university in ...
  A: There are many jobs you can take while a student in graduate school. You could work in a doctor's ...
Scope of MSHCA10/13/2007
  Q: I am currently enrolled in a MS in health care administration program at a state university in ...
  A: My best advice is to sit down with one of your professors and ask these questions. They will be able ...
Which degree is right for me?10/1/2007
  Q: I have an A.A.S. degree in radiography and am a radiological technologist with three years of ...
  A: Although I do not see actual course descriptions, the overview of the program seems excellent. It ...
carreer opportunities with MHA10/1/2007
  Q: I have been practicing Physical Therapy for about 17 years. I have been relatively content as a ...
  A: If you want to look at consulting, take a good look at some recent issues of Advance for Physical ...
MSN MBA9/22/2007
  Q: I recently was discharged from the Navy after serving 12 years. I am a Nurse as well as carry a MSN ...
  A: You need to decide whether you wish to pursue a career path in hospital administration, public ...
carreer opportunities with MHA9/15/2007
  Q: I have been practicing Physical Therapy for about 17 years. I have been relatively content as a ...
  A: Hsve you considered becoming the administrator of a large private PT practice? With your background, ...
Residency/MPH/MHA/Counseling ?9/14/2007
  Q: I am an Medical graduate from India.I did masters in Psychotherapy and Counseling(distance mode)also ...
  A: My best advice is to speak to someone at your local school administration office who is the head of ...
senate helath care9/13/2007
  Q: Where do senators get their health care?
  A: This is a question to which it is very difficult to find the answer. I suggest that you call the ...
physician’s office Vs. Hospital9/11/2007
  Q: I am trying to find information about where I would like to work after graduation. I am in the ...
  A: I regret that this is an area of healthcare administration about which I know very little. However, ...
Jobs in Healthcare9/10/2007
  Q: I have just completed my MBA in Healthcare Management from American InterContinental University. My ...
  A: It seems to me that you would be ideally suited for a position managing a HRIS for a hospital system ...
MBA after Respratory Therapy9/9/2007
  Q: i graduated with a degreee in Respiratory Therapy last year, worked for year and now i am pursuing ...
  A: My advice is to pursue the MBA, but ideally find a program that offers elective courses in ...
MBA after Respratory Therapy9/8/2007
  Q: i graduated with a degreee in Respiratory Therapy last year, worked for year and now i am pursuing ...
  A: I will be happy to answer your question and give some advice. However, I must first ask what are ...
new career9/3/2007
  Q: I am a 46 year old career changer coming from the pro music world, with experience as well in ...
  A: Ken: The key to commanding a good starting salary right out of MHA school is to do as much volunteer ...
MBA healthcare after BSN9/1/2007
  Q: i currently work as a RN in a hospital setting, i graduated in 2006 with BSN. I m planning to do MBA ...
  A: If you have long-range plans to enter healthcare administration, I encourage you to begin your MBA, ...
health care industry8/30/2007
  Q: I am a sophomore in college and i am an undecided major. I am considering obtaining a bachelor's ...
  A: Interestingly, I have never heard of a degree in healthcare promotion. I assume that it is the ...
Disabled Mom8/22/2007
  Q: Mom can't walk, can't stand up. She has no money, receives $300 a month in SS income. When she ...
  A: While this is not my area of expertise, I do have some advice. If you are financially able, you ...
Health insurance8/21/2007
  Q: I have recently started having serious heart problems and have had a pacemaker difibulater put in. I ...
  A: My only suggestion is to contact a health insurance broker who knows the various personal policies ...
Where should I be?!8/13/2007
  Q: I am currently attending Nova South Eastern University in South Florida working on the completion of ...
  A: My best advice is to find an internship at a nursing agency and/or an adult daycare center. Get as ...
Career question8/5/2007
  Q: I'm 46 years old with an AS in Accounting. Currently, I'm working as a staff accountant for a ...
  A: I would suggest that you pursue a Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus in healthcare ...
Health care degree8/2/2007
  Q: I have secured admission to the MBA WITH HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION at the Univ ...
  A: Once you have completed your graduate degree, you can find employment in really any area of ...
what are the job prospects for me?7/31/2007
  Q: I have done Diploma in Health & Hospital Administration after my M.B,B.S. Currently I am working in ...
  A: A graduate education in business administration will prepare you to manage any type of facility or ...
what are the job prospects for me?7/30/2007
  Q: I have done Diploma in Health & Hospital Administration after my M.B,B.S. Currently I am working in ...
  A: If you enjoy public health work and you are well situated at WHO, my suggestion is to remain there ...
Nursing Homes7/27/2007
  Q: I am interested in administration/running a nursing home. What job in this field is the highest paid ...
  A: The first thing you need to know is that you need a license to be the administrator of a nursing ...
MBA Vs MHSA after dental school7/23/2007
  Q: I am a student from India.I will pass out from a dental school here this October.I am greatly ...
  A: You can command a high salary with an MHSA. You can also command a high salary with an MBA. It ...
Nursing in Europe7/12/2007
  Q: Thinking about relocating to Europe and wanted to know where I can find more information on Nursing ...
  A: http://www.cnai.info/ = Italy http://www.arsi.asso.fr/ = France Above are two websites for the ...
Graduate School7/10/2007
  Q: I have a BS degree in Healthcare Management. I'm trying to decide if I should attend a MHA program ...
  A: Lewis: This has become a very popular question this month. Here is my answer that I have given to ...
MHA vs. MBA?7/4/2007
  Q: I am starting full-time at a top 25 MHA program this coming fall at Rush Hospital. While I think ...
  A: John: I don't think you read my answer properly. I did not say that the MHA is a lesser degree. What ...
MHA vs. MBA?7/3/2007
  Q: I am starting full-time at a top 25 MHA program this coming fall at Rush Hospital. While I think ...
  A: In my humble opinion, the only way that you will be able to command a salary of 70-80k when you ...
Health care degree6/28/2007
  Q: I have secured admission to the MBA WITH HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION at the Univ ...
  A: The program looks exceptional. I like the combination of core business administration courses with ...
Salary potential of MBA in Health Administration from USA6/19/2007
  Q: I am doing MBA in Health Administration in USA. Please tell me what are the job prospects after ...
  A: Job prospects are excellent. You can follow several career paths. One is to become the administrator ...
What to do after getting a Health Care Adminstration Degree6/12/2007
  Q: Good evening, Within the next two months I will be graduating with a BS in Health Care ...
  A: My best suggestion, if you have not already done so, is to get yourself an internship either in a ...
Healthcare Administration?6/11/2007
  Q: I am sorry, but I have always thought healthcare administrator as a secretary in a doctors office. ...
  A: Most internships are non-paid. Therefore, in my opinion, it is essential that throughout one's ...
Healthcare Administration?6/9/2007
  Q: I am sorry, but I have always thought healthcare administrator as a secretary in a doctors office. ...
  A: A Masters degree coupled with an undergraduate degree in business administration will not only ...
Healthcare Administration?6/8/2007
  Q: I am sorry, but I have always thought healthcare administrator as a secretary in a doctors office. ...
  A: Healthcare administrators are professionals with a background in business administration who are ...
group home5/26/2007
  Q: i own a 3 family house in irvington nj, that i would like to make a group home out of. or, i would ...
  A: This is out of my area of expertise. However, I would suggest that you contact the following agency, ...
MHSA VS MPH5/17/2007
  Q: Keiserman my name is Kajal , & i have earned a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from India & i was very ...
  A: With a Masters in Healthcare Services Administration, you will be prepared to take your career in ...
mph salary5/16/2007
  Q: i just want to know where someone with a masters in public heath can work and what the pay is like ...
  A: I would like to refer your question to one of my colleagues. You can contact Andrea Kovach at ...
Health Care Administration jobs5/7/2007
  Q: I will complete my Bachelor's degree in health care administration September, 2007. Besides my ...
  A: Have you considered working for the Veterans hospital system or the public health system? What area ...
making use of my degree4/26/2007
  Q: I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in health administration. I will soon have my ...
  A: Until you complete your bachelor's degree, you may want to work in a medical practice as an ...
Walk in Clinics4/16/2007
  Q: I need to know the guidelines for opening a walk in clinic with nurse practioners in Tennessee.
  A: I cannot answer your question. You need to contact your state Bureau of Occupational Affairs and/or ...
MHSA VS MBA Health and Career Advise3/24/2007
  Q: I was going through this site reading all your previous answers. I have got admission to MHSA at ...
  A: Akshat: This looks like an excellent program. I highly recommend it, and I believe that the required ...
MHSA VS MBA Health and Career Advise3/23/2007
  Q: I was going through this site reading all your previous answers. I have got admission to MHSA at ...
  A: Akshat: With the MSHA degree, your job possibilities are numerous. They include running an entire ...
MHSA VS MBA Health and Career Advise3/22/2007
  Q: I was going through this site reading all your previous answers. I have got admission to MHSA at ...
  A: Quite simply, the only difference in the degrees is the school conferring them. Some schools give a ...
Private Practice3/16/2007
  Q: Where can i find information re options available for salaried physicians who work for Hospital ...
  A: Liz: So that I can provide you with the best answer possible to your question, you need to explain ...
Jobs3/5/2007
  Q: I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, however, I do not know ...
  A: With a BA in healthcare administration, you can follow several different career paths. One path is ...
Healthcare Admin. vs. Business degree2/26/2007
  Q: I am an office Manager for a MRI practice in Central NY. I would like to continue my education. I am ...
  A: Kari: If you would like to continue to advance in a career in healthcare administration, I suggest ...
digital photos of wounds2/22/2007
  Q: !! appreciate you helping me find a few examples - my agecny is asking me to do this and I have no ...
  A: Here are some links to sample patient release forms: ...
digital photos of wounds2/22/2007
  Q: I suppose once in a while we could share them at an inservice of our own agency staff, but thats ...
  A: Pete: As long as you have some kind of release from the patient being photographed, there is no ...
digital photos of wounds2/21/2007
  Q: Y.) and would like to know the legal guidlines/ramifications and possibly an agecny I can contact to ...
  A: Pete: I will be happy to answer your question. First, however, I need you to write back telling me ...
Opening a clinic2/10/2007
  Q: I would like to go back to school for something in the health care field so that we can open a ...
  A: I think your idea makes a great deal of sense. If your husband will be able to bill for radiology ...
Do I have to use employer's plan?1/30/2007
  Q: I was one on motorcycle mechanics but had to take a break for a while - 5 questions a day for 6mos. ...
  A: I would speak to the human resources department of your company and ask this question. Normally, an ...
Effect of Plastic Surgery Coverage on Health Insurance Rates1/29/2007
  Q: How does plastic surgery coverage on a health plan affect rates for all subscribers if at all? If ...
  A: I cannot answer your question since it is out of my areas of expertise. However, I suggest that you ...
adult care/nursing home1/22/2007
  Q: I am interested in opening a 5-bed adult care/nursing home in las vegas, NV . i had one in arizona ...
  A: As questions are posed to me on this website, I have to decide which questions I feel qualified to ...
Health Care Degree11/28/2006
  Q: I have enrolled in an online college for an Associate Degree in Health Care Management. I thought ...
  A: If your program teaches you the basics of private practice management, you should be able to find a ...
Skilled Nursing Facility Industry Norm11/4/2006
  Q: I am looking to obtain industry norm statistics in regards to Skilled Nursing Facilities. More ...
  A: While the question is out of my area of expertise, I recommend that you contact either the Research ...
advice10/30/2006
  Q: I am graduate student enrolled in a healthcare administration program. I currently work at a clinic ...
  A: It is hard to give you advice because I really don't have enough information. I think it will be ...
MHA8/15/2006
  Q: Yes I would love your help I live in maryland and I would like to stick with mostly online programsI ...
  A: http://www.allonlineschools.net/search/masters-degrees-health-administration/?src=aff3_goto_osn_1212 ...
MHA8/15/2006
  Q: I want tyo ultimatley open a womens center that performs all women related services. is a master in ...
  A: If you want to open a women's medical center and serve as its administrator, I strongly suggest that ...
Nursing in Italy8/6/2006
  Q: Did you find any information on the potential for Nursing in Italy? I have browsed the Internet, ...
  A: There are several opportunities to work as a registed nurse in Italy. One of the most popular is to ...
becoming a cna6/25/2006
  Q: I have began classes to obtain a cna certificate. I have an associate in business administration and ...
  A: I am assuming that you want to get into the clinical side of healthcare, and the CNA is a good and ...
Nursing Job6/13/2006
  Q: Im a Filipino, registered nurse and Im currently working here at the National Center For Mental ...
  A: I do not know the answer to this question. However, I would suggest that you call the Italian ...
Health Science5/25/2006
  Q: I had a question in regards to a major... I'm not sure if you could help me, but here goes... I am ...
  A: What kind of training have you had? Is the degree in health sciences management or did it prepare ...
Physician compensation packages5/24/2006
  Q: I am writing an overview of physician compensation. In your opinion/practice , is there a ...
  A: Since I am not a physician and I am not in private practice, I do not feel that I am the best person ...
Health Care Compliance Officer5/7/2006
  Q: Greetings Robert: I currently work in the healthcare industry - this being my 11th year in the ...
  A: If you really want to explore the field of healthcare compliance, I suggest that you contact other ...
MHA5/2/2006
  Q: I was wondering if hospitals pay for grad school if you get a job after undergrad. Does that take a ...
  A: My experience is that many hospitals will gladly provide the benefit of tuition remission, which ...
accredited schools for MHA4/3/2006
  Q: i've been practicing as a physical therapist for over three years now and would like to explore a ...
  A: I do not know the schools in California. However, if you use the following site (www.aupha.org), you ...
health savings accounts2/11/2006
  Q: i would like some information on how the savings works.
  A: I do not have a great deal of background on this topic. My suggestion is that you access the Wall ...
starting a career in Health care Administration11/30/2005
  Q: Good Day, I am currently a graduate student seeking a M.A. in Communications but I am wondering ...
  A: My suggestion is to continue to pursue your MA in Communications, but make sure that your coursework ...
healthcare outside the hospital11/23/2005
  Q: I am a junior at Iowa and I was wondering what career oppertunities there are outside the ...
  A: Bryan: You need to give me more information. Are you in college? What is your major? What career ...
For school10/9/2005
  Q: I am an undergraduate student at Utah Valley State College, I am studying for administration ...
  A: I am presently a professor and the director of the healthcare administration program at Arcadia ...
For school10/7/2005
  Q: I am majoring in this field and I need some questions answered for a class. If you could answer ...
  A: I would be happy to answer your questions. First, however, I need some information from you. Please ...
books7/22/2005
  Q: how to obtain your books: the survival guide for the subcontracting therapist and another tomorrow: ...
  A: Tom: I apologize for not getting back to you re: your phone call. Things have been very busy the ...
Nursing career5/23/2005
  Q: Not sure if this is an area you can help me on or not. I am a 38 year old male & am interested in ...
  A: It is very common for hospitals who have diploma nursing progams to pay you while you are in the ...
med tech job5/8/2005
  Q: I am a medical technologist that graduated from the Baylor Medical Ctr. in Dallas, B.S. degree in ...
  A: My best suggestion is to meet with someone who presently heads one of the medical technology ...
physician assistant2/11/2005
  Q: I don't know if I'm asking the right person, but how much does a physician assistant get paid? (A ...
  A: I suggest that you go right to the most authoritative source for the answer to this question. ...
slp private practice2/5/2005
  Q: I am an slp who has been at home with my kids for 4 years. In the past year I started my own ...
  A: I would first contact your profesional organization, ASHA? (I have been away from it for awhile, so ...
Analysis of Healthcare Delivery System11/3/2004
  Q: Professor Kieserman, At this present time I am working toward my degree which is BSHA.Sir I need ...
  A: My understanding of the directions are that you must choose a healthcare delivery system such as ...
career4/9/2004
  Q: what is a office manager and what do they do?
  A: I am sorry that I did not get back to you sooner. I was away from my office. An office manager of a ...
career in Healthcare administration2/10/2004
  Q: Going to community college sounds like a feasible option.When I looked up some courses there ,I ...
  A: My suggestion is to take the medical administration course first. It is probably an overview course. ...
career in Healthcare administration2/10/2004
  Q: -Hi Thanks for the answer.At present Iam looking for something quick and easy.,I have 2 small ...
  A: Unless you can find a job where you manage a research project requiring more of a knowledge of ...
career in Healthcare administration2/9/2004
  Q: I have a masters degree in Biochemistry but would like to pursue a career in healthcare ...
  A: If you would like to enter the profession of healthcare administration, I suggest that you get ...
starting private practice2/8/2004
  Q: Couple questions after reading your book. 1. You mention that for private practice therapist (OT) a ...
  A: 1.You should definitely speak with an attorney to help you decide on which type of corporation you ...
radiology tech10/28/2003
  Q: I am interested in becoming a radiology tech. what school do I need for this job?
  A: There are three possible places that you can go to become a radiology tech. The first is a 2-year ...
doctors9/18/2003
  Q: is it possible for medical doctors to work part time? do you have experience with this kind of ...
  A: Once a person becomes a physician and has done a residency, he or she can work as much or as little ...
Healthcare laws4/3/2003
  Q: I am searching for a place where I can find information regarding healthcare laws. Something nice ...
  A: ERISA is well explained at www.dol.gov (Dept. of Labor), HIPPA can be found at www.hep-c-alert.com, ...
medical office assistant career information1/28/2003
  Q: I am going back to school, in Canada, to upgrade into the medical office assistant field. I just ...
  A: While this is not my area of expertise, I can tell you that you should do one of two things to get ...
Seminars9/29/2002
  Q: Kieserman: I purchased your book "Sunday in Manhattan Monday in L.A." when I first began my seminar ...
  A: It's nice to hear from you. I have always thought that your topic drives attendance more than ...
HI Mr.Kieserman, I am a physician...9/16/2002
  Q: Kieserman, I am a physician just finished the residency and considering the option of joining MBA as ...
  A: I think that you would be smart to earn an MBA, especially if it is in entrepreneurial studies. The ...
Internships2/18/2002
  Q: I am presently a junior at St. Louis University with a 3.95 overall average on a 4.0 scale majoring ...
  A: My suggestion is to either volunteer as an intern at either a large hospital using a system that you ...
Health Care Administration9/25/2001
  Q: I am interested in majoring in Health Care Administration. What can I do with such a degree? Where ...
  A: Health administration is the profession of managing the business of medicine. With either an ...
Health Care Industry Marketing Stats9/4/2001
  Q: I am looking for statistics and benchmarks regarding marketing expenditures in the health care ...
  A: My only suggestion is to contact one of the federal government agencies, especially the Centers for ...

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