NUR 641 Health Care Systems
This course addresses the role of government and public institutions in the health and welfare of people. The influence of cost-driven modes of health care such as managed care and integrated health care systems will be evaluated. Models for financing, budgeting, and strategic planning that reflect current health care organizational trends and the Church's teaching on social action provides a basis for approaching political, organizational, and financial issues in health, nursing, and health education. The advanced practice role in facilitating and influencing political, financial, and organizational policy will be discussed. Funding sources will be examined, including community and population-based systems that serve vulnerable populations. Three credits of theory.