The US Healthcare System
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Overview
Subject area
CHE
Catalog Number
220
Course Title
The US Healthcare System
Department(s)
Description
In this course, students are introduced to an overview of the US healthcare system. The historical background of the shift from an acute care hospital-based system to a chronic/preventive care ambulatory focus and the influence of current trends such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the aging population are addressed. Students will examine differences between nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations and how quality, safety, and competition within the healthcare industry impact patient care. Assignments and discussions provide opportunities to compare and contrast the US healthcare system to other nations’ healthcare systems.
Typically Offered
All Terms
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3