HIMT 2020 - Health Care Delivery Systems

Institution:

Macon State College has merged with Middle Georgia State University

Subject:

Health Information Technology

Description:

This course is an introductory overview of the components of the U.S. health care delivery system. The course content includes a review of the historical perspectives up to the present day aspects of the American health care delivery system, the various organizations and sectors in the health care delivery system, applicable regulation and standard requirements from both public and private entities that apply to the health care organizations, reimbursement methods used including a review of managed care, the role that ambulatory care services provide, problems identified in the health care delivery system, the training required and roles various health care professionals provide with research and focusing on future implications for health care. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours per week.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.mga.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 471-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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