NURS 8309 Health Care Finance and Policy Development
The relationship of economics to policy development and health outcomes is examined from regional, state, national and global perspectives. Students will explore the American governmental superstructure of health care funding and relevant laws and regulations. Fundamental principles of micro and macroeconomics are related to health care delivery systems. Quantitative decision-making models are examined, compared and contrasted with intangible aspects of decision-making and policy development. Emphasis is given to financial management skills including project analysis, budgeting, variance reporting, revenue estimation, and financial risk management. Ethical inquiry addresses access to health care and utilization and dispersion of scarce resources.
Offered
Summer