NUR 504 : POLICY, ETHICS, LEGAL PERSPECTIVES

This course examines the ethical and legal framework within the health care industry, including laws and regulations, such as anti-trust, privacy and confidentiality, medical malpractice, etc., that impact the business of health care. Compliance has become a significant internal issue for health systems. Understanding the impact of these regulations on such things as coding and billing, physician contracting and incentives, and the value of internal auditing will be addressed.