Health Services Administration

Catalog description

This course is an introductory core course providing an overview of the structure and functions of the U.S. Health Care System. The course will provide students with the foundational knowledge of the health care delivery systems, organizational theory, and the conceptual basis of managerial and executive leadership roles in health care facilities. Emphasis will be placed on theory and application of evidence based best business practices to develop competent leaders who can navigate the interface between Public Health and U.S. Health Care System. Topics covered include: the health system; strategic planning; organizational structure; analysis of organizational performance; motivation, leadership, management, and communication; and interprofessional collaboration.