HSM - 606 Health Care Organization & the Patient Experience

This course provides an overview of the health care in the United States, covering the political, economic and social organization of the delivery of health care. Students will understand and analyze the historical evolution, the structure, the financing mechanisms, the major provider component and performance. The course will provide students with a framework to organize knowledge of the health care system to support further study in health services administration. Through reading, class discussions and debates, students will gain an understanding of the major issues facing the health care system and consider alternative approaches to improve the system. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2