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    Introduction to Healthcare

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Solving the problems and challenges within the U.S. healthcare system requires a deep understanding of how the system works. Successful solutions and strategies must take into account the realities of the current system. This course explores the fundamentals of the U.S. healthcare system. It will introduce the principal institutions and participants in healthcare systems, explain what they do, and discuss the interactions between them. The course will cover physician practices, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and insurance and financing arrangements. We will also discuss the challenges of healthcare cost management, quality of care, and access to care. While the course focuses on the U.S. healthcare system, we will also refer to healthcare systems in other developed countries.The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Visit the FAQs below for important information regarding 1) Date of original release and Termination or expiration date; 2) Accreditation and Credit Designation statements; 3) Disclosure of financial relationships for every person in control of activity content. In this MOOC, you will learn the major challenges of the U.S.healthcare system, Issues you may encounter in efforts to improve healthcare delivery and the healthcare system, and the key stakeholders are in the U.S. healthcare system.

    Course related:
    HSS1010 Freshman Seminar for Broad Discipline in Health Science
    Subjects:
    Management of Health Care Services
    Keywords:
    Medical care United States
    Resource Type:
    MOOC