Current Issues in Healthcare Delivery

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to current issues and polices in health care and how these impact the direct delivery of care in the United States. Students will examine the challenges of historical and future reforms to the health care sector, including examining the current payment structures, shifting to value over volume, and utilizing modern technologies in a heavily regulated industry. To guide and build the course, the weekly topics are divided into three sections: structures, innovation, and future impact. The importance of quality of care and outcomes measurement to improve the health of individuals and populations will be emphasized. Students are expected to engage fully with the online course.