BUS 520 - HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Business

Description:

This course provides a foundation in Health Services Administration. The course introduces the student to the structure and functions of the U.S. Health Care System. The health care system in the community and its environment are examined to determine how they impact Health Services Administration. Healthcare is a major industry in this region, and graduate courses will help them fill their needs for executives and upwardly mobile managers in the Healthcare field. Topics to be covered include: overview of the U.S. Health Care System (private and public sectors), interface between Public Health and U.S. Health Care System, various health care delivery structures, traditional healthcare and integrative healthcare options, health care workforce, health care resources, types of health services, financing of health services and health care coverage, meeting the health care needs of special populations, and critical issues in health services.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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