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HA 205 - American Healthcare Systems

This course provides an introduction and overview of the United States healthcare system. The overview includes the concepts of health and healthcare, including consumer healthcare-seeking behaviors. The course describes the roles of government and the private sector, and the varied, constantly changing levels of care in the U.S. health system.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Paper


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Describe the history and basic nature of the United States healthcare system.
  • Explain the impact of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 on the provision of healthcare services.
  • Describe the current operations of healthcare systems in general.
  • Explain the role of the government in healthcare services and the responsibility for public health.
  • Contrast inpatient and outpatient services.
  • Describe the roles of the healthcare workforce in the U.S.
  • Explain the financing of U.S. healthcare services.
  • Identify the impact of managed care on the delivery of healthcare services.
  • Explain the importance of information technology in healthcare. 
  • Discuss healthcare law and ethics and their impact on healthcare services and providers.
  • Describe the way in which mental health issues impact the delivery of healthcare services.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of the U.S. healthcare system.


Credits: 3


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