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HL 118 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM



This course provides students with an overview of the U.S. healthcare system, including how healthcare and public health are organized and how their services are delivered in the United States.  The course will investigate administration, history and philosophy of public health, health policy and planning, finance, evaluation and assessment of medical care and delivery of services.  It will also look at accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Social, environmental and political factors that impact the current health care environment will be explored. Lecture: 45 hours. 3 Credits.