Health Policy and Government Payment Systems for Health Care Services. 3 credits

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Examines the rationale for government intervention in provider payment and explores the current policy issues and politics of major government provider payment systems, including Medicare and Medicaid, and examines options for managing these programs more effectively. The course will "follow the money" as it flows through government and provider payment systems, model potential changes in such systems, and identify policies for improving the operation of these programs and payment systems. Offered by Hlth Admin, Policy/Informatics . May not be repeated for credit.