HCA 1600 - Intro to Health Care Admin

2 Credits

An introduction to the field of Health Care Administration as well as health care delivery in the United States. Evolution of health care, current trends, providers and services, health delivery settings, legal requirements for hospital operations, ethical practices, health care expenditures, and health policy are addressed. The course pays close attention to economic forces that will determine the availability of health care services, their cost, and affordability. Offered (Fall)