BUA 211 - Introduction to Healthcare Systems

Institution:

Cedar Crest College

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Description:

An in-depth overview and analysis of American health care and medical delivery systems. Cultural, political, economic and environmental factors that affect health care delivery will be explored from historic and contemporary perspectives. Specific forces influencing health care delivery including reimbursement, labor shortages, the impact of health maintenance organizations, aging population and access to healthcare will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the way healthcare is reimbursed in the U.S. and the history of for-profit, not-for-profit and entitlement programs. A look at structure, access, organization and functions will provide the student with an introduction to the complexity and unique elements of health care systems. Co-requisite: BUA 110.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarcrest.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 606-4666

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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