Courtney Atkins

Courtney Atkins is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Health Care Management department at the College of Health and Human Services, California State University, Long Beach. With over two decades of experience in healthcare data management and reporting, she has taught courses like HCA 320 (Operations Management) and HCA 465 (Analysis and Evaluation) since 2004. Her work emphasizes leveraging data-driven tools for organizational decision-making.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s in Pre-Med Biology, UC Riverside
  • Master’s in Health Care Administration, California State University, Long Beach

Research Interests focus on optimizing healthcare operations through data analytics and implementing self-service reporting systems. She bridges academic theory with practical applications in health informatics and organizational efficiency.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives

Currently employed at MemorialCare Health System since 2005, she integrates real-world examples into her teaching, enriching students' understanding of healthcare management challenges.