HealthXcelerate
HealthXcelerate: The Insider's Guide to Health Care is a professional-level online certificate program that provides a foundational, 360-degree view of the health care ecosystem.
Degree
View of the health care industry
Foundational Topics
Covered in the first series of the program
Faculty
Contribute to Harvard Medical School's unparalleled firsthand insights into the science and practice of medicine and health
Advance Your Knowledge. Develop Your Team. Create the Future of Health Care.
Health care organizations face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care. A critical component of success is understanding and addressing patient needs. Traditional training in the health care industry often overlooks the patient perspective and professionals aren’t armed with the knowledge of the health care landscape with a focus on understanding on the patient experience.
HealthXcelerate: The Insider's Guide to Health Care is an online program from Harvard Medical School designed to cover the foundational topics of the U.S. health care system in a global context. Through a series of engaging, online courses designed for professional learners, you or your team will gain a comprehensive understanding of the patient's place within the broader health care system and be better positioned to meet career and organizational goals.
We Bring Clarity to Health Care, So You Can Drive Change
From Our Learners
HealthXcelerate will give you or your team members the tools and knowledge they need to be successful in their roles, whether they are new to the industry, transitioning into new areas of responsibility, or seeking new perspectives.
“HealthXcelerate has helped gain valuable knowledge about the health care system to better support my colleagues and contribute to improved patient care. With up-to-date content the program allows me to do that at my own pace in an engaging online format.”
Course Topics
HealthXcelerate is designed and delivered by Harvard Medical School faculty with industry experts. Participants learn directly from leading minds in academia and industry, gaining nuanced insider knowledge, and the confidence to “speak the language” of health care.
Explore the first six courses currently available for organizations to enroll their teams, with additional courses planned for future release. Our growing curriculum will continue to expand to additional essential health care topics.
What sets HealthXcelerate apart?
Each course weaves in a specific patient journey exemplifying the concept being taught and increasing contextual awareness about the vast health care system. You will experience an engaging online learning experience, including:
- Narrative animations to deliver impactful stories
- Interviews with experts from a broad range of fields
- Brief video lectures from renowned HMS faculty
- Knowledge check questions to ensure your understanding of key concepts
- Engaging in interactive activities that cement knowledge
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Introducing HealthXcelerate: The Insider’s Guide to Health Care
HealthXcelerate, a new self-paced, online learning program developed by Harvard Medical School (HMS), provides a holistic view of the U.S. health care ecosystem.