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4.00 Credits
An introduction to economic, financial and accounting concepts for health care providers. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the role of the market mechanism in the supply and demand of health services, budgeting practices, financial statement analysis and the influence of third party payers on the revenues and costs of health care. 4 credits. N
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3.00 Credits
Health professionals are constantly receiving data and making decisions based on such information. Accurately evaluating information is integral for effective decision making. This course is designed to assist in the development of a basic understanding of how to evaluate information through the use of statistical methods. The focus will be on the principles of statistics and how they relate to real life problems. Prerequisite: MTH 1110. 4 credits. N
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the concepts and practices of public health at the community, state and national levels. The course addresses the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results of public health practice, as well as a number of important health issues and problems facing the public health system. 4 credits. N
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4.00 Credits
A review of the principles and practices essential for the development and management of an effective personnel program in nonprofit agencies and institutions. Covers employee recruitment, selection, training, promotion and separation, as well as compensation, labor regulations, legal framework of bargaining, contract administration and grievance procedures. Techniques of supervision and issues such as professionalism, career paths, safety and environmental health problems, and the impact of unionization on health care institutions also receive attention. 4 credits. F
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3.00 Credits
Health care is currently being transformed into a competitive industry. This course examines health care as an economic commodity and the role of the market mechanism in the supply and demand of health services. In particular, the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of the new economics of health care are assessed. Same course as ECO 3800. 4 credits. N
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the process and provides techniques for the planning and marketing of health services, programs and organizations. The relationship between planning and marketing will be explored and the history and methods of area-wide and institutional planning will be reviewed. 4 credits. N
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4.00 Credits
This course concentrates on providing the basic concepts for defining quality. It also explores the traditional mechanisms and current developments in the measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of quality in the health care setting. 4 credits. F
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4.00 Credits
An overview of long-term care services, including the nursing home, respite care, lifecare communities, adult day care, home care, social health maintenance organizations (S/HMOs) and community services dedicated to improving care for the frail and chronically ill elderly. The distinctive functional, procedural and environmental issues that relate to effective management of long-term care services. The management component of the course will be taught at a nursing home in New Rochelle. Same course as GRT 415O. 4 credits. N
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4.00 Credits
The development of new ambulatory care services and alternative delivery systems has increased in today's competitive and cost-conscious health care environment. This course will review factors affecting current demand and the services that have been provided, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), convenience and specialized health centers (surgicenters, urgicenters, rehabilitation centers), and physician group practice. The distinctive skills, knowledge and managerial style required in the administration of these services will be examined. 4 credits. F
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4.00 Credits
The focus of the course is on the reorganization and management of hospitals under prospective payment by DRGs. General organization and management theory will provide the framework for examining the hospital organization and the roles, functions and activities of a hospital administrator. Case studies will be used and management issues in specific hospital departments will be researched and presented by students as the course project. 4 credits. N
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