MHA524 Advanced Healthcare Delivery Systems

This course delivers a comprehensive review of the structure and operation of the U.S. healthcare system and the political and social environment in which it exists. Students will learn how the U.S. healthcare delivery system was created, its operations in today’s climate, and the role of government in regulating health services. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify and discuss key components of the U. S. healthcare system as well as perform fundamental analyses of factors influencing healthcare costs and access, availability of necessary services, quality, and the appropriateness of care rendered to clients.

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