HCS/235T
Health Care Delivery in the U.S.
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
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This course provides a broad overview of the various functions of the United States health care system. The historical evolution of health care is examined. The student is introduced to the various forms of provider models and service delivery systems found in private and public health sectors, including ambulatory, acute, mental, and long-term care. The financing aspects of health care and their influence on health care delivery and quality are outlined.
Prerequisites
None
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Forecasting
Identify financial issues in the health care industry
Managed Care
Compare services and providers across the health care continuum
Strategy
Describe the history and evolution of the health care industry