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HIN 502: Introduction To U.S. Health
Care Organization
3 credits
The course introduces students to the historical development, structure, operation, and future directions of the major components of the American health care delivery system. It will address the issues of access, quality, cost, and assess the contributions of medical technology, research, and societal values on our health care delivery system.
Learning Goals
1. Analyze the structure and function of the U.S. healthcare system.2. Evaluate key policies and regulations impacting healthcare delivery.3. Assess the role of healthcare providers in the U.S. system.4. Demonstrate the role that telehealth plays in providing ambulatory care services.5. Identify the factors that influence the demand for healthcare professionals and discuss healthcare workforce opportunities and challenges.6. Scrutinize key developments in healthcare, the concept of health systems thinking, and the value of workforce diversity.7. Discuss key aspects of the integrated ambulatory care models and the evolution and rise of ambulatory care services in hospitals and freestanding ambulatory care facilities.
*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this
course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of
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specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown
here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2025 |
| Introduction To U.S. Health Care Organization |
| 0308-502-045 |
M. Jahrsdoerfer |
Oct 20 - Dec 11 |
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Online |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Summer 2025 |
| Introduction To U.S. Health Care Organization |
| 0308-502-001 |
M. Muccio |
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Thu |
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
GC - NEX 378 |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Summer 2025, Summer alternative |
| Introduction To U.S. Health Care Organization |
| 0308-502-045 |
M. Jahrsdoerfer |
May 27 - Jul 1 |
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Garden City |
3 |
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