Introduction to the Healthcare Systems

Catalog description

This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the organization of the U.S. healthcare system. It examines the major institutions, professions, and political forces that influence the provision of healthcare services in the United States. The course explores the development of each major component of the medical care system from a historical perspective by examining the changes in their organization and role over time. The course also covers the major problems presently confronting each aspect of healthcare along with discussions about alternative means of resolving those issues for the future. Additionally, the course serves as a means to provide students with a broad understanding of the concepts and language requisite for many of the subsequent courses in the MHA program.