Health Care Systems

Catalog description

This course provides an analysis and synthesis of all aspects of the health care delivery system emphasizing improvement of health care delivery and access. It examines the complex organizational dynamics and structures that predicate the interaction among major components of the U.S. hea lth care system, including service provider settings in which care is provided. The course surveys the funding systems and regulatory structures for financing health care delivery and resource management in health services organizations. Issues regarding reimbursement, capitation and resource management are addressed.