HEALTHCARE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC POLICY      3 Credit Hours

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Students gain an understanding of healthcare finance, economics and policy on healthcare delivery systems. The impact of current healthcare laws/policies (Affordable Care Act, HCAHPS and other care delivery and reimbursement strategies) is discussed. The DNP-prepared nurses' role in patient advocacy and policy development is discussed. Students gain an understanding of cost-benefit analyses and creating budgets to support the design, implementation and sustainability of healthcare delivery initiatives.