HCM 355 Survey of Issues in Health Care Management

Health Care organizations are under continual pressure to contain costs while maintaining high quality health care. This course is designed to help students learn about the many controversial issues facing the health care industry and to develop skills for analysis of issues facing health care organizations, including ambulatory, acute care, and long-term care facilities. Attention will be given to the often conflicting demands health care organizations face from the various stakeholders including state and federal agencies, managed care organizations, employers, health care professionals, and patients.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

UNV 300 or BUS 275 or MG 346 or equivalent