HMP 210 - Business Sectors in Health Care

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Health Management & Policy

Description:

This course describes and analyzes business sectors within healthcare that significantly affect cost and quality of health services. Examples are suppliers (pharmaceuticals, medical-surgical supplies, medical devices, distributors, and group purchasers) financial intermediaries (HMOs, PBMs) and health care providers (hospitals, medical groups, nursing homes). Each sector is analyzed in terms of organizations, products/services, customers, and strategic business practices.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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

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