LAW 7028 - Health Law

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Villanova University

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Description:

Description: This course surveys the law of health care organization and finance. Particular topics include organizational forms, professional licensure and privileges, managed care, employment issues, acquisitions of professional practices, requirements for tax exempt status, the evolution of hospital systems, antitrust and fraud control regulations. Students will become familiar with the basic regulatory programs governing the provision of health care, and will be encouraged to examine the policies these regulatory programs are intended to implement. If most health law issues can be said to concern some aspect of the provider- patient-payor triad, this course concentrates on providers and payors. In this respect, this course complements other health law offerings that place greater emphasis on patient rights. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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