RBUS 573 Structure and Economics of the US Healthcare System
Healthcare systems are complicated structures beholden economically and legally to many different stakeholders and policies. When those factors change, they have consequences. Aspiring managers must be able to make informed decisions about what to do in the face of change. By the end of this course, aspiring healthcare system managers will be prepared to analyze the economic impact of policy changes on their institutions and tackle challenges such as hospital mergers, new payment models, regulated drug prices, and Medicaid insurance bids.
Prerequisite
None, although a basic understanding of economics [e.g. previous undergraduate class] would be beneficial, as this course deals with the understanding the economic impact of policies on healthcare systems. (Recommended)
Notes
This course is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education.
Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Hartwick College. Students register through Hartwick College and receive academic credit from Hartwick College.
MATERIALS: All course materials will be provided to students through the course's LMS, free of charge.