HCM 110 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

Institution:

Tusculum University

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Description:

This course provides a survey of history and current structure and function of health care systems in the United States and globally, including hospitals and health networks, ambulatory care organizations, managed care organizations, long term care networks, and public health systems. The course includes an overview of organizational structures; delivery systems; public policy; role of government in regulating health services; health insurance; issues related to access to healthcare; ability to deliver health-related services, their cost and their operations within a legal framework, and personnel and financial resources integral to the delivery of care. Included are discussions of major developments such as prepaid group practice, managed care, national health insurance, planning for health care and an overview of the issues associated with these developments. Course also includes future growth and direction of the health care.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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