Abstract: Health services managers are responsible for management and financing of health care in a variety of delivery models.This article provides information about the profession of health services management.It includes a brief historical overview of the profession,describes the various job roles that health service managers can assume,and outlines the educational curriculum to prepare and qualify for a career as health services manager.Educational preparation is available at the baccalaureate,masters,and doctoral levels.Finally,the article discusses future prospects for employment in the profession.

Key words: health service management, profession, education