Jeffrey Helton

Jeffrey Helton, PhD, CMA, CFE, FHFMA, is a part-time Lecturer in Health Care Management at California State University, Long Beach, where he teaches health care finance in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Concurrently, he serves as a Clinical Professor of Health Care Finance at the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Business, delivering courses in Health Care Finance, Health Economics, and Health Operations Management to MBA students.

Education:

• PhD in Healthcare Management – University of Texas
• Master of Science in Hospital Administration – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Research & Teaching Focus:
Dr. Helton’s scholarly and instructional interests center on the financial, economic, and operational dimensions of healthcare delivery. His expertise spans health-care financial management, health economics, business intelligence applications in clinical settings, physician-practice management, and the strategic use of accounting and finance to drive innovation in healthcare organizations.

Publications & Thought Leadership:
Dr. Helton is the author of the healthcare finance certification credential for the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and pens a regular column on healthcare innovation for the industry journal Healthcare Financial Management: A Systems Perspective, now in its third edition. His writings emphasize practical frameworks that bridge academic theory with industry practice.

Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Specialist in Business Intelligence
• Certified Specialist in Physician Practice Management
• Certified Specialist in Accounting and Finance
• Certified Associate in Health Information Systems

Advising & Grants:
While specific grant awards are not detailed, Dr. Helton’s role as a Master Reviewer for Quality Matters underscores his commitment to enhancing online learning quality in healthcare education. His extensive industry certifications and leadership positions indicate ongoing engagement with professional development initiatives and advisory roles.

Laboratories & Teams:
Although no dedicated laboratory is mentioned, Dr. Helton is actively involved in curriculum development and quality assurance within the CSULB College of Health and Human Services and the University of Colorado Denver School of Business, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on healthcare administration education.