Principles of Managed Care Organizations

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(Formerly HCA 480) This course provides an overview of managed care and its past and current impact on the U.S. health care system. Topics include the impact of managed care on the role and relationships of primary care doctors, specialists, and hospitals; the origins of health maintenance organizations and other managed care organizations; and consumer patient protection laws. This course also explores public policy, regulatory, and financial managed care issues.