HCM 602 - Healthcare Systems

Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3

An introduction to the structure and function of the medical care delivery system. Includes basic concepts and measures of health, disease, quality, values, needs and utilization, issues in healthcare manpower, institutions, and system organization will be examined. Students will be able to understand general issues in policy, reimbursement and regulation, broad community, and organizational considerations in medical care organizations.