{"product_id":"financial-skills-for-executive-decision-making-1","title":"Financial Skills for Executive Decision Making (14 CME)","description":"\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eUnderstanding the language of financial concepts and their application is critical to the success of physician leaders. This course will demystify the language, tools and application of finance and help prepare you to apply them to the goals of your organization. The course will also focus on increased understanding of finance terminology, the application of tools utilized, and how decisions are made from a financial investment perspective. Participants will walk away with a thorough understanding of how financial decisions can impact their organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTopics Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApplication and understanding of financial and accounting statements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eManaging costs and budgets for enhanced performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTools to understand and manage productivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding capital markets and internal investments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInvesting to meet strategic needs and goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding value creation for your organization, balancing cost, quality, and satisfaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cem\u003eAll course materials must be completed no later than 1 week after the last Zoom session.\u003c\/em\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCourse Objectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e• Accurately interpret accounting and finance statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e• Utilize measures of financial performance, including ratio analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e• Explain the budgeting process and differences between operating and capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e• Use tools and techniques to manage cost to increase value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e• Evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities through value-based decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e• Explain the significance of capital markets and factors influencing investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCourse Schedules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      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4\/26\/2027)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e(2) 1-hour virtual sessions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWeek 1: Tuesday, May 4, 2027, (1:00-2:00pm) (ET)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWeek 4: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, (1:00-2:00pm) (ET)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eJuly\/August 2027 Session\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePre-Work (begins 7\/26\/2027)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e(2) 1-hour virtual sessions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWeek 1: Tuesday, August 3, 2027, (1:00-2:00pm) (ET)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWeek 4: Tuesday, August 24, 2027, (1:00-2:00pm)\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:'Open Sans', 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to provide continuing medical education for physicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe American Association for Physician Leadership® designates this Other\/blended activity for a maximum of 14 \u003cem\u003eAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™\u003c\/em\u003e. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  ","brand":"AAPL Shopify","offers":[{"title":"2027-01-29","offer_id":46016472711305,"sku":"I-FINA-0203-2027","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2027-04-23","offer_id":46016472973449,"sku":"I-FINA-05-2027","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2027-07-23","offer_id":46016473235593,"sku":"I-FINA-08-2027","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2027-09-24","offer_id":46016473432201,"sku":"I-FINA-10-2027","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5578\/3490\/files\/1c8210bf7ebd8bae073bb80c1fb983a4375cbea2.jpg?v=1788456605","url":"https:\/\/www.physicianleaders.org\/products\/financial-skills-for-executive-decision-making-1","provider":"AAPL Shopify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}