Exploring the Path to Health Administration: Insights from Professor Jane Kaye

Dean Stuart Shapiro talks about the path to a career in health administration with Assistant Teaching Professor Jane Kaye on EJB Talks this week. Professor Kaye shares her unconventional path to healthcare which began in art history. After working in various policy roles she went on to obtain an MBA, eventually becoming a hospital CFO. She discusses the complexities of hospital revenue cycle management and billing, noting how the U.S. healthcare system has evolved to become overly complicated for patients to understand. They also discuss the challenges of hospitals balancing patient care and financial operations. Professor Kaye closes with the reasons why healthcare administration remains an appealing career option for students, given the many opportunities available, and what she aims to teach students to help them succeed and make positive changes in the industry.