HL 320 Issues and Trends in Healthcare Administration

This course covers changes and trends in the American healthcare system, including the increased focus on long-term care, and the increasing shortage of healthcare professionals. Emphasis is placed on healthcare equity and access, the rising cost of medical care and prescription drugs, and technological advances.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Examine and assess equity in terms of healthcare.
3. Outline the factors that affect access to healthcare in the United States.
4. Appraise the challenges facing the long-term care industry.
5. Evaluate the trend and impact of the rising cost of healthcare and prescription drugs.
6. Evaluate trends in the use of technological advances in healthcare.