HCAD 6290 - Health Care Policy

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to effect change in health care policy and delivery. Explores the health care system, focusing on financing, delivery, and reimbursement models, regulatory issues, and the legal/ethical parameters. Emphasis is placed on empowerment and the development of leadership skills within the social/political context of health care. Building collaborative interactions within systems is stressed as the policy-making process is studied. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Graduate business students only.