HCL 5001 HY: Healthcare Policies, Laws, & Regulation
Introduces the legal foundations of healthcare delivery in America. The course covers a broad range of legal issues in health care including autonomy, privacy, liberty and proprietary interests. Topics include laws related to physical and biological interventions to control infectious diseases, regulation of medical services, medical professionals and standards of care. Students will assess current healthcare policies and legislation, case laws and statutory laws, and governmental regulations applicable to the healthcare industry in the US and internationally.