Stake Your Claim on a Healthy Career

If you are interested in a more in-depth program to take you beyond a billing certificate program, the ABA in Heath Insurance Claims Management may be the perfect fit for you. This challenging degree prepares you for entry-level health care financial management positions. And at Davenport, you can choose in classroom or distance learning with online courses – or combine the two.

You’ll enjoy this field if you are interested in using knowledge of health care and financial management as part of your daily responsibilities. It’s also a good fit if you are:

• Results- and service-oriented
• Analytical thinker
• Team player
• Strong communicator

In this competitive field, increasing your value to prospective employers can give you an advantage over other candidates. Davenport designs its curriculum around industry needs as identified by leading employers. You'll stand out as a sought-after candidate, thanks to the real-world education Davenport provides and employers prefer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 data cites median salary for positions of financial related (including healthcare) analyst, examiners, auditors and first-line office supervisors ranging from $47,000/yr. to $68,000/yr.

Why Davenport?

• The national reputation of Davenport’s curriculum and instructors
• A broad range of organizations across Michigan and the nation regularly hire DU graduates

In-Demand Careers

With an ABA HICM, you can pursue a career in positions that include:

• Auditor
• Claims examiner
• Compliance officer
• Physician practice manager
• Revenue cycle manager
• Supervisor
• Financial analyst
• Patient account representative

This degree, in combination with earned industry experience after graduation, will help you be prepared for Healthcare Financial Management Association(HFMA) certifications, including:

• Certified Healthcare Financial Professional(CHFP)
• Certified Revenue Cycle Representative(CRCR)

The DU Advantage

• Courses for this degree available online and in classroom

• High quality coursework
• 11 campuses statewide
• Low student-to-faculty ratio
• Specializing in careers of the future
• Practical, in-field experiences

Talk to a DU advisor at your campus about creating a flexible schedule that works for you.