HCA 524 - Health Care Law

Institution:

Simmons University

Subject:

Description:

This course addresses the major legal principles and issues relevant to health care administration. It covers the legal relationships between the patient and the provider, the provider and institution, and the patient and institution. It introduces various forms of corporate organization, including profit, and not-for-profit. It highlights cost control, quality control, and access to services. Legal issues relating to admission and discharge, emergency treatment, medical records, and mental health treatment are covered. (2 credits)

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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