BUS 480 Health Systems
The health system in the U.S. is under extreme stress, and the organizations of health care, the conditions of practice, and the competitive environment will all be changing in response to those pressures. This course is about those institutions, those pressures, and the changes we may see. Students will examine both the historical roots of the U.S. health care system and possible trends likely to affect those who use it, work in it, and pay for it. They will gain a basic understanding of the political process, with special attention to the debate and legislation concerning health reform in the U.S. Other topics include unique aspects of the health care workforce and implications for health care managers; major issues of quality, access, payment, financing, and disparities by race and gender; and international comparisons of quality and cost.
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