Description
An analytical and descriptive study of health policy in America as compared to other foreign health care systems in terms of philosophy, history, politics, economics, sociology, the administration and delivery of health care policy, and the complex workings of systems theory by which health care is provided. An emphasis is placed on continuous quality improvement, personnel/staffing systems, strategic management, payment/reimbursement-financial management systems, marketing, organizational design and development.
Prerequisite: HCA 350, 360, 430, and senior standing or permission of instructor