Hospital/Health Care Management

You will get a fair chance of receiving a call from Goa Institute of Management's (GIM) Healthcare Management (HCM) programme with a CAT percentile of 77.70. They give you an edge because your profile is different: General female candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery. We often shortlist candidates belonging to GIM HCM, who have secured more than 70 percentile in their CAT. The cutoff for the HCM programme last year was around the 75- 80 percentile range. Your score is likely to get you a call for the next level which comprise of a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). But the final decision is made depending on your capabilities demonstrated during these rounds.

Okay so you want to pursue Hospital Management courses after completing your Class 12 and are confused about the options and which one to go for? No worries I'll help you out.

• Bachelor of Hospital Management (BHM) is a 3 year course that you can go for learning about the healthcare industry, hospital administration, healthcare laws, financial management and other important areas.
• BBA in Hospital Management is another popular option for you that is a blend of business administration skills and healthcare management.
• BSc in Hospital Administration that focuses on the scientific and technical aspects of hospital management including operations, medical technology and healthcare delivery systems.
• Diploma in Hospital Management is another popular option with 1 to 2 year time span which gives you a brief overview of hospital operations and basic healthcare administration.
• You can also go for a certification in Hospital Management that has a shorter duration than any degree course.

The Health Information Administration career scope in India is promising, offering diverse career paths across various sectors of the healthcare industry. As the importance of efficient health data Administration continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled HIM professionals.

• Growing Healthcare Industry: India's healthcare industry is witnessing significant growth, leading to increased demand for professionals skilled in managing health information.

• Digitalization of Healthcare: The shift towards electronic health records (EHRs) and health information systems is creating opportunities for HIM professionals. 

• Career Advancement: With experience and additional certifications like RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), HIM professionals can advance to managerial roles within healthcare organizations, further broadening their career prospects.

Health Information Administration involves the collection, organization, storage, and secure handling of patient health information in both digital and paper formats. It encompasses the Administration of medical records and health data, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, confidentiality, and security of this information.

HIM professionals are responsible for maintaining health records, coding diagnoses and procedures for billing and reimbursement, ensuring compliance with medical laws and regulations, managing electronic health records (EHRs), and analyzing healthcare data for various purposes, including improving patient care, research, and decision-making.