Hospitals and health systems continue to operate under significant financial strain, making financial literacy a critical leadership skill across all levels of management. Sign up for Healthcare Finance for Operational Leaders, a 6-week virtual program designed to strengthen the financial fluency of operational and clinical leaders. 

What’s in it for Senior/Executive Leaders 
Investing in financial development for your operational and clinical teams strengthens your organization from the inside out. Leaders who understand how financial decisions are made can: 

  • Make operational choices that align with systemwide financial goals. 
  • Collaborate more effectively with finance and executive teams. 
  • Communicate resource needs using a shared financial language. 
  • Improve budget discipline and accountability. 
  • Prepare for future leadership roles through a deeper understanding of fiscal strategy. 

Developing this capability across your management team creates more informed, agile leaders who can translate financial realities into operational action. 

What’s in it for Operational Leaders 
If you manage people, departments, or service lines, financial decisions are part of your daily work – whether it’s staffing, procurement, or program planning. This course helps you connect those decisions to your organization’s broader financial picture. You will learn to: 

  • Read and interpret financial statements with confidence. 
  • Understand how your department’s performance impacts the bottom line. 
  • Communicate effectively with executives and finance teams. 
  • Advocate strategically for your team and resources. 
  • Build the financial fluency essential for career growth and advancement. 

WHS co-developed this program with Hilary Whittington, President of MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute, who brings extensive real-world insights from both rural and urban C-suite healthcare leadership. 

  • Program Dates: Feb. 24 – March 31, 2026 
  • Schedule: Tuesdays, 10:10-11:50 a.m. (live virtual) 
  • Cost: $750 per person, group discounts available 

Register now to secure your spot.  Group discounts are available.  

For more information, email Jenn Bui, [email protected]. (Jenn Bui)