Healthcare Law, Policy & Ethics.

Catalog description

This course examines the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks that shape healthcare organizations and influence administrative decision-making. The course introduces students to the legal and policy environment governing healthcare delivery, emphasizing the practical implications for healthcare leaders. Topics include legal and regulatory compliance, health policy development and implementation, organizational risk and liability, privacy and security obligations, ethical reasoning in complex operational contexts, and governance responsibilities of boards and executive leadership. Through applied analysis, students develop the legal literacy and ethical judgment necessary to identify regulatory risk, support compliant operations, and make informed decisions that advance organizational accountability and effective healthcare management. Prereq or Coreq: Admission in the Master of Health Administration or Health Administration Certificate programs or approval by the MHA program.