HA603 Health Care Systems & Environment
This foundation course identifies and explains the essential elements of current health care systems with primary focus given to emerging relationships among all the diverse components. The scope of study will include acute care populations as well as extended life-care facilities and specialized care for the physically and mentally challenged. Course emphasis will be on the role of the health manager in meeting the complex challenges resulting from the rapid changes in the delivery of health care. Ethical, legal, policy, and regulatory aspects of the health care environment will also be explored.