HSM - 502 Health Care Organization

This course provides an overview of the United States health care delivery system. Students will understand and analyze the historical evolution, structure, financing mechanisms, major provider components, overall performance and future directions of the system. Students have the opportunity to interview health care consumers to understand their interface with the system and related medical, social and economic issues. Through class discussions, debates and guest lecturers, students gain an understanding of the major issues facing the system and consider alternative approaches to improve the system. The course provides students with a framework to organize knowledge of the health care system to support further study in health services administration. Credit Hours: (2)