HCA 330 : ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE FINANCE

Analysis of the nature and operations of health insurance in the United States, including purposes of the various plans (HMO, PPO, IPA, CDHP, etc.) and how they work. Offers provider, manager and consumer perspectives. Analysis of the integration of health care delivery systems and financial aspects, including funding principles and practices, systems of reimbursement (like capitation, fee-for-service, and value-based) , and the role of health information technology. Strategic initiatives reviewed such as population health management, growth of companies and services, etc. Examines public policy initiatives. Alternate years.