HNV-2530 Health Care Delivery

Credits 3
This course provides an overview of health care delivery in the United States and how healthcare and public health policies intersect to provide and deliver services to the nation. Students discuss the types of health care institutions, the organizational levels in healthcare systems and the roles of various health care professionals. Through the lens of health care reform initiatives, students analyze how public policies impact the nation’s health outcomes. Additionally, students describe components, models and operations of healthcare systems, including e-health delivery, organizational accreditation, legal and regulatory issues as well as licensure requirements.
Course Outcomes
1. Describe the history of healthcare systems and public health in the U.S. 2. Define the current organizational levels in healthcare and public health in the U.S. 3. Compare and contrast the various professional roles in healthcare systems and public health. 4. Analyze the components of various models of U.S. healthcare and public health service delivery. 5. Analyze the major elements of public policy on healthcare reform