Posted: September 14th, 2017

Health Spending in the U.S. and the Cost of Healthcare.

Health Spending in the U.S. and the Cost of Healthcare.
– Health Care in the United States
Course Description: During the semester, we will present theoretical, conceptual, historical and analytical materials relating to the health care system. We will analyze the status, institutions, attitudes, behaviors and delivery of services related to health care in the United States. Included in this analysis will be the evolution, structure and dynamics of health professions. Personal and institutional aspects of the health care system and their effects on such areas as planning, public policy, the sick role, physician-patient relationships, death and dying, the hospital, and health care politics will also be examined. We will also monitor any health care issues that may be debated on the local, state or national scene. Contemporary information about the health care system will be emphasized throughout the course.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the private, governmental, professional and economic contributions to the development and operation of the healthcare system.
2. Describe the types and interrelationships of healthcare facilities, services and personnel.
3. Understand the important challenges of public sector health policy making.
4. Understand the major ethical, economic, professional and legal issues confronting providers, insurers and consumers.
5. Describe the special problems of high-risk populations and health system responses.
6. Identify and describe the quality control activities of the current healthcare system and relate service provider behaviors to legal, ethical and financial considerations.
7. Describe the values and assumptions that underlie the changing priorities in health planning resource allocation.
8. Students will produce competent writing with an in-depth term paper on the evaluation of a health care issue or problem with reasoned conclusions, analysis and critique of the available literature. Library research is required for the bibliography. Papers must be 8-10 pages in length and should demonstrate an understanding and show some command of the subject.
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