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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits Limited to seniors in the Honors Program, this course offers an opportunity for students to explore a significant interdisciplinary problem under the direction of a faculty member. Each project must receive the approval of the director of the honors program.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course examines the historical evolution and current structure of the U.S. health care system.We examine the socioeconomic context in which health care is delivered, the providers of health services, and those who pay for this care. Students also analyze contemporary proposals for reforming the health care system.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course builds a foundation for health care management by introducing students to topics such as leadership, management theory, strategic planning, quality and performance improvement, information technology, financial management, human resources, teamwork, cultural competency and diversity, ethics, and fraud and abuse.Theory is integrated with real world problems through the use of case studies and relevant literature. Prerequisite: HPM 101.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits ( Social Science Core) Epidemiology studies the determinants of health and disease from a population perspective. Students are introduced to research methods and the interpretation of quantitative analyses of health data. Community health is presented as the outcome of a complex of ecological relationships that generate the need for health services.The production of data for health services planning and evaluation is emphasized. Prerequisite: HPM 101.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits Students explore new developments in information systems and technology in health care organizations,master the use of commonly used software tools, develop presentation skills, and gain experience working in teams. No prior knowledge of computer information systems in assumed. Prerequisite: HPM 101.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course introduces students to the challenges of financial management in a complex health care environment. Topics include the third-party payer system, basic accounting principles, analyzing financial statements, and concepts such as cost allocation and product costing, cost variance analysis, the time value of money and its role in capital project analysis, and managing cash flow. Prerequisite: HPM 101.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course explores the human resource manager's responsibility to recruit and retain personnel and to coordinate policies throughout the organization. Lectures and class exercises examine the interaction of managers and other members of the health care team to promote both organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Prerequisite: HPM 101.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course explores the practical aspects of health law, with an emphasis on personal liability, corporate liability, and intentional torts. Students learn essential guidelines for healthcare managers in establishing policies concerning medical records, insurance considerations, and risk management. State regulation of health care organizations and the liability of personnel working in health care facilities also are considered. Prerequisite: HPM 101 and junior status.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course introduces students to the history and role of not-for profit organizations (NFPs) in the health care system. The mission and goals of NFPs are contrasted to those of for-profit organizations. Students review managerial activities within NFP organizations, such as health insurers, community hospitals, and advocacy groups. Prerequisite: HPM 101.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits This course explores the major international, national, and community level issues in public health today; recognizes the role of public health agencies in addressing these issues; specifies the functions of governmental and private entities in assessing and assuring the public's health; and considers the management approaches employed in health promotion and disease prevention. Prerequisite: HPM 240.
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