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Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI and Digital Era

Formerly known as “Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era"
  • 100% Live-online sessions by IIM Lucknow
  • Guided Capstone Project by IIML
  • Three-day Immersion at IIML Campus
  • Become Eligible for IIML Executive Alumni Status
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1st Academic Session: October 11, 2026

DURATION

11 Months

Session Timings: Sunday, 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM

PROGRAMME FEE

Applicable Taxes will be charged at checkout

ELIGIBILITY

Any Graduate/Diploma holder

with minimum 3 years of work experience


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What Is the Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era?

IIM Lucknow's Healthcare Management in the AI and Digital Era is designed to help healthcare professionals lead confidently in an increasingly digital and technology-driven ecosystem. The programme provides a strong foundation in healthcare economics, governance, strategy, operations, finance, and leadership while equipping participants to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. Participants will also explore emerging areas such as digital transformation, healthcare analytics, Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent automation, digital health, and patient-centric innovation, enabling them to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making across healthcare organisations.

Overall, the programme equips participants with contemporary management knowledge, practical frameworks, and future-ready skills to lead innovation and create sustainable impact in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

85%

85% of healthcare leaders are already exploring or have adopted generative AI capabilities.
SOURCE: McKinsey

64%

64% of healthcare organizations that have implemented generative AI report they have already achieved or expect positive ROI.
SOURCE: McKinsey

$37 BILLION

India's healthcare industry could grow to $37 billion by 2030
SOURCE: BCG

Why Choose IIM Lucknow's Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era?

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100% Live Online Lectures with IIM Lucknow Faculty

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Capstone Project guided by IIM Lucknow Faculty

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The Campus Chapter (3 days)

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Gain the IIM Lucknow Executive Education Alumni Status*

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Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunities During Live-online Sessions and Campus Chapter

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Gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant AI and digital tools

Note:

  • The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.

  • Accommodation for participants would be provided on a twin occupancy basis at the IIML Lucknow campus or a hotel close to the campus, subject to the availability of accommodation at the campus. IIM Lucknow would arrange travel to and from the hotel and the campus.

  • *Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status (optional).

Who Should Enrol in the Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era?

  • Mid to senior professionals in the healthcare and allied industries keen to enhance strategic leadership and analytical skills to uncover global healthcare opportunities.

  • Healthcare practitioners who want to develop contemporary management skills to improve critical thinking, decision making, and rise to executive leadership roles.

  • Senior consultants and healthcare entrepreneurs aspiring to create and drive disruptive business models and optimize for growth.

Eligibility: Graduates (10+2+3)/ Diploma Holders (10+2+3)/ Post Graduates with a minimum 5 years of work experience in healthcare and allied sectors as on the programme start date. Candidate should have scored minimum 50% of marks in Graduation/ Diploma/ Post Graduation and should be currently working.

What Will You Learn in the Healthcare Management Programme?

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Leverage AI, emerging technologies, and design thinking to build future-ready healthcare solutions.

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Gain advanced financial skills in risk, capital allocation, and funding models.

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Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods to optimize care delivery.

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Enhance patient trust, experience, and engagement using modern marketing and analytics.

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Learn people leadership, transformation, and change enablement.

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Build strategic, policy-aware, and value-based decision-making capabilities.

Curriculum: Topics Covered in the Healthcare Management Programme

  • Healthcare Economics, Policy, and Value Systems

    • Economics of Healthcare Delivery & Value-Based Healthcare

    • Digital transformation and emerging business models in healthcare

  • Governance, Legal Aspects, and Risks in Healthcare Management

  • Strategic Human Capital and Talent Development in Healthcare

    • Workforce Planning, Skill Transformation, and Performance Management

    • Employee Wellbeing, Motivation & Retention

  • Organizational Design and Capability Building in Healthcare

  • AI & Generative AI Use Cases in Healthcare

  • Integrated Marketing and Brand Strategy in Healthcare

    • Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies

    • Service Experience Design and Patient Loyalty

    • Social Network Analysis and Reputation Management

  • Application of AI for Digital Marketing (AI tools, Google Analytics)

  • Optimizing Healthcare Operations and Service Delivery

    • The 4As of Healthcare (Access, Awareness, Affordability, Adaptability)

    • Bottleneck & Capacity Analysis

    • Business Process Improvement and Workflow Redesign

  • Quality, Lean, and Six Sigma for Healthcare Excellence

    • Evolution of Quality Standards in Healthcare

    • Lean Thinking and Six Sigma Tools for Continuous Improvement

  • Healthcare Supply Chain Design and Delivery Systems

    • Supply Chain Strategy and Performance Metrics

    • Design and Analysis of Healthcare Supply Chains (public and private)

    • Inventory Analytics and Digital Supply Chain Tools

  • Financial Strategy, Risk, and Performance Management

    • Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Modeling and Capital Allocation

    • Profitability and Sustainability in Healthcare Finance

  • Working Capital and Cash Flow Optimization in Healthcare

  • Financing Growth: PPPs, VC/PE, and Funding Models in Healthcare

  • Transformational and Inclusive Leadership in the Digital Era

  • Generative AI Tools for Healthcare Productivity & Communication

  • (Tools: Gemini, Canva, ChatGpt)

  • Strategic Communication and Data-Driven Storytelling

    • Stakeholder Alignment, Relationship Building, and Crisis Communication

    • Data-Driven Storytelling

  • Strategic Foresight and Competitive Positioning in Healthcare

  • Healthcare Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Startup Ecosystems

  • Design Thinking and Patient Experience Innovation

  • AI and Digital Health Ecosystem: Future of Hospitals & Care Delivery

  • Healthcare Data Analytics and Decision Intelligence

  • Designing Patient-Centric and Connected Care Ecosystems

  • AI Applications and Intelligent Automation in Healthcare

  • Agentic AI in Healthcare: From Automation to Autonomous Decision Systems

  • Implementing AI, Telehealth, and MedTech Innovations

Capstone Project (Guidance and Presentations)

Note:

  • Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.

  • The programme curriculum includes individual assignments, simulations, group projects & presentations to apply and demonstrate classroom learnings.

  • The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.

  • The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. Post session video recordings may or may not be made available, at the discretion of faculty members. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings.

  • Campus immersion will take place at the IIML Lucknow campus.

Tools

Note:

  • These tools are indicative and might change from cohort to cohort

Campus Immersion

The concluding 3-day campus immersion at IIM Lucknow would offer learners a distinctive opportunity to experience the academic rigor, intellectual vibrancy, and leadership ethos of one of India’s most respected management institutions. Set within the institute’s world-class campus, the immersion serves as a powerful culmination to the learning journey, blending scholarly insight with hands-on, experiential learning.

Through workshops, simulation exercises, and integrative sessions, learners would apply the tools, frameworks, and strategies acquired throughout the program to healthcare challenges. The experience would foster peer learning and reflection, enabling participants to consolidate their learning and emerge with renewed clarity and purpose to lead transformative change in healthcare and hospital systems.

Programme Directors

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Dr. S. Venkataramanaiah

Professor, Operations Management

Dr. S Venkat is a Professor of Operations Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. He has 32 years of teaching and research experience gained from premi...

Payal Mehra

Payal Mehra

Professor, Communication

Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (India) Professor Payal Mehra, MBA, PhD., brings with her a wealth of industry, teaching, research, and training expert...

What Certificate Will You Receive Upon Completion?

What Certificate Will You Receive Upon Completion?

Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive IIM Lucknow’s Executive Alumni Status (optional).

The cumulative overall percentage of marks should be 50% and above. Those participants who do not meet these criteria will receive a certificate of participation from IIM Lucknow. No certificate shall be awarded if the attendance is less than 40%.

We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences. Post session video recordings may or may not be made available, as per discretion of respective faculty members.

Note:

  • The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.

  • The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.

IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Benefits

Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status (optional). The benefits include:

  • Executive Alumni Status of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

  • Receipt of all IIM Lucknow programme brochures and newsletters along with details of souvenirs available with MDP Office

  • Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni

  • Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (on-site access)

  • 10% discount in fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at IIM Lucknow (Lucknow and Noida campus)

  • 10% group discount on the fee for reference of participants (minimum group of five)

Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Lucknow.

Emeritus Career Services

  • 15 Recorded sessions and resources in the following categories: (Please note: These sessions are not live)

    • Resume & Cover Letter

    • Navigating Job Search

    • Interview Preparation

    • LinkedIn Profile Optimisation

Please note:

  • IIM Lucknow or Emeritus do NOT promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. IIM Lucknow is NOT involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here.

Pay Later - Finance Options

Programme Fee

Maximum Loan Amount Available

Tenure (months)

EMI

INR 2,80,000 + GST

INR 3,13,880

48

INR 9,574

Note:

  • The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.

  • Other EMI tenures available (Months):

    Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48

What Is the Learning Experience Like?

What is it like to learn with the learning collaborator, Emeritus? 

More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner during the course period the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course. A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

FAQs About the Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era

The Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era by IIM Lucknow is an executive education programme designed for healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in healthcare leadership, strategy, operations, and digital transformation. The curriculum combines healthcare management principles with emerging topics such as AI in healthcare, healthcare analytics, digital health, and patient-centric innovation to prepare participants for leadership roles in the evolving healthcare ecosystem.

This healthcare management programme is designed for mid to senior healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, healthcare practitioners, consultants, entrepreneurs, and professionals from allied healthcare sectors. It is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities while driving innovation across healthcare organisations.

The healthcare management course covers healthcare economics, governance, healthcare finance, healthcare operations, healthcare supply chain management, leadership, digital transformation, healthcare analytics, and patient-centric innovation. Participants also explore emerging technologies such as AI in healthcare, intelligent automation, telehealth, and digital health to address modern healthcare challenges.

The programme integrates AI in healthcare across multiple modules, helping participants understand applications of artificial intelligence, Generative AI, intelligent automation, healthcare analytics, digital health technologies, and AI-enabled decision-making. Participants also explore how these technologies can improve operational efficiency, patient experience, and healthcare delivery.

The programme helps professionals build capabilities in healthcare leadership, strategic decision-making, healthcare operations, and digital transformation. By strengthening management skills and understanding emerging technologies, participants can apply their learning to lead organisational change, improve healthcare delivery, and take on greater leadership responsibilities.

Yes. The programme combines live online sessions with IIM Lucknow faculty, case discussions, a guided capstone project, and a three-day campus immersion. This practical learning approach enables participants to apply healthcare management concepts to real-world healthcare and hospital management challenges.

Participants who successfully complete the Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era, maintain the required attendance, and meet the academic requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Lucknow. Eligible participants may also apply for IIM Lucknow Executive Education Alumni Status, subject to the institute's applicable terms.

This healthcare management course combines contemporary healthcare management with AI, digital transformation, healthcare analytics, leadership, finance, operations, and innovation. The curriculum is designed to help professionals develop future-ready capabilities for managing healthcare organisations in an increasingly technology-driven environment.

Yes. The programme is relevant for professionals working in hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare consulting firms, health-tech organisations, diagnostics, medical devices, and other allied healthcare sectors who want to strengthen their healthcare management and leadership capabilities.

IIM Lucknow's Executive Programme in Healthcare Management in the AI Era combines academic rigour with practical business applications. Participants gain exposure to healthcare strategy, operations, finance, AI in healthcare, healthcare analytics, digital transformation, and leadership through a structured curriculum delivered by IIM Lucknow faculty, helping them prepare for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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