HEALTH CARE POLICY      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Examines the organizational and societal context in which health care is delivered. Existing health care policy and delivery systems are examined, including historical perspectives, legislation, professional disciplines, organizations, health networks, forms of care delivery, consumer needs, economics and funding. The ability of the current health care system to serve all segments of the U.S. population is examined in depth, as well as future forms of health care delivery. Global perspectives are also studied. Students must be registered nurses with a current or verifiable nursing license only.