HSA-525 HEALTH CARE POLICY
This course provides a critical overview of health policy, its development, implementation with emphasis on existing government programs and evolving changes. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the important health care policy issues of our times and how these policies drive the economics of the entire health care system in the United States. This course builds on the students knowledge of theories and concepts gained in HAS 510 Principles of Health Services Administration. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the complex policy dynamics and challenges of an industry in a constant state of flux. Through readings, lectures, discussions, projects and case analysis students will learn fundamental principles of policy making. They will learn how to better utilize appropriate and effective management skills in their own organization.
Distribution
College of Nursing & Hlth Sci