Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems

Catalog description

This course offers students an in-depth analysis of the historical development, present structure, and future direction of the U.S. healthcare system. Students will conduct ongoing comparative analyses between the healthcare system in the U.S. and the healthcare system of other developed nations. This course will provide an examination of the complexities facing the current healthcare delivery system. Students will gain insights into the various reimbursement methodologies, performance measurement tools, and current resource allocation strategies. Students will be able to identify critical challenges facing key stakeholders and articulate viable strategies for creating a more effective balance among the vertices of the iron triangle of health: costs, access, and quality.