Mini course · Advanced level
Costing & Pricing Healthcare Services
Know what each service really costs, and set prices that are fair, competitive and sustainable.
What is Costing & Pricing Healthcare Services?
Many healthcare providers do not know the true cost of the services they deliver, making pricing, contracting and investment decisions guesswork. This course covers cost classification, overhead allocation, activity-based costing, calculating cost per service or case, break-even analysis, pricing strategies, package pricing and negotiating with payers, with examples from hospitals and private clinics.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Advanced
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Classify costs as direct, indirect, fixed or variable
- Allocate overheads using an appropriate method
- Calculate the full cost of a described healthcare service
- Perform break-even analysis for a service
- Compare cost-plus, market-based and value-based pricing
- Design a package price for a described procedure
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 2 hours total · free preview available
1Why Costing Matters
20 minFree preview· Course content
Why Costing Matters
Decisions that depend on knowing your costs.
2Classifying and Allocating Costs
24 min· Course content
Classifying and Allocating Costs
Available after you enroll.
3Costing a Service
26 min· Course content
Costing a Service
Available after you enroll.
4Break-Even and Profitability
22 min· Course content
Break-Even and Profitability
Available after you enroll.
5Pricing Strategies
28 min· Course content
Pricing Strategies
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Do I need an accounting background?
Basic financial knowledge helps. Healthcare Finance for Non-Finance Managers is a good foundation.
Is it relevant for private clinics?
Yes. Clinic examples are included throughout.
Does it cover payer negotiations?
Yes, at a principles level.
Are prices regulated in some countries?
Yes. The course notes where regulated tariffs limit pricing decisions.