HSMG 2200 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGED CARE

Institution:

Robert Morris University

Subject:

Health Management

Description:

This course provides both an overview of critical concepts of managed care as well as an emphasis on the practical skills necessary to move from theory to application. Managed care includes financial incentives and management controls essential to channel patients toward high quality providers participating in health maintenance organizations, preferred providers organizations and other managed care arrangements. The course covers the essential building blocks of managed care such as effective utilization management, market dynamics, product characteristics, government initiatives, integrated information systems, and quality improvement processes. Emphasis will be on the essential role of the administrator in managing diverse groups to coordinate the delivery of health services.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 762-0097

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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