About HomeTown Health University
HomeTown Health University (HTHU) was established in September 2005, as the educational arm of HomeTown Health, LLC, an organization providing education and resources to 55 rural hospitals in Georgia. With the vision to provide much needed business office education to rural hospitals, online curriculum was developed to educate business office staff on the most critical topics. HomeTown Health received grant funding through the HRSA FLEX grant that enabled all critical access hospitals in Georgia to receive free online education for the first 90 days, resulting in the enrollment of over 200 students by the end of the first week.
The growth and interest in www.hthu.net has continued at a steady pace. As the healthcare industry changes and CMS issues new rules, regulations and standard procedures in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements and patient quality initiatives, HTHU continues to add effective, relevant course curriculum.
HTHU is currently serving over 4500 students throughout hospitals and physician offices nationwide. HTHU currently offers over 200 online courses in the School of Patient Financial Services including our very popular Hospital PFS/Business Office Certifications, On Demand Medicare Reimbursement Training, along with many courses in Billing, Computer Skills and Management Skills; the School of Clinical/Staff Complaince with HIPAA, EMTALA and The Joint Commission compliance courses; new School of Health Information Technology with courses created to help non-IT employees transition to the technical environment that comes along with EHR implementation; customized online annual education programs; and, our Healthcare Solutions Free Training Center. Check out our individual courses and certification programs for healthcare employees nationwide. Choose Physician Office or Hospital to start!