Health Care Policy, Managed Care and Health Insurance

Catalog description

Examination of the theoretical foundations of health care economics and public policy and applies them to the health care sector. These foundational skills are needed to navigate through a complex health payment system. Study of analyzing operational issues in managing cost and quality in an integrated system, integration along the supply chain, and the performance of these systems. Overview of three broad segments of the health care insurance industry: payors, providers and suppliers. Each segment will have an in-depth view from the patient, provider and payor.