HMP 130 - Contemporary Challenges in Health Care

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Health Management & Policy

Description:

This course is an introduction to the US health care system and its many challenges. Students will gain a basic understanding of private insurance operations, public financing for health care including Medicare and Medicaid, the operations of hospitals and clinics, as well as health care professionals’ roles in the health care system. Students will be encouraged to discover creative solutions to these challenges both from domestic programs and other countries’ health care systems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.