Durham
Health & Human Services :: Health Data Science
HDS 801 (1ON) - The U.S. Healthcare System
The U.S. Healthcare System
Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2021 - E-term I (08/16/2021 - 10/08/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2021 - E-term I (08/16/2021 - 10/08/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
15
CRN: 15534
CRN: 15534
Focuses on the organization, financing, and delivery of healthcare in the U.S. Contrasts the private and public sectors and examines the effects of market competition and government regulation. Examines the ways that medical providers are paid, and explores the major issues currently facing physicians, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. Discusses several potential small-scale and large-scale reforms to the healthcare system and evaluates their likely effects on healthcare spending, quality of care, and access to care.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): ADMN 801
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/16/2021 | 10/8/2021 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |