Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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NURS 205 - US Healthcare Organization and Delivery (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


This course is an overview of how healthcare is organized, delivered, and financed in the United States. It traces the historical evolution in political, economic, cultural, and social contexts, including the distribution and access to medical and other services, the roles of public and private insurance and healthcare benefits, licensure and accreditation, quality, and reimbursement; access to healthcare, federal healthcare and legislative programs; and trends in healthcare delivery.

Notes
No duplicate credit for NURS 205 and HSM 200.

Prerequisite(s): An unencumbered license as a registered nurse or permission of department head.

Lec. 3 Cr. 3



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