Overview
Description
Social, political, and economic dimensions of healthcare policy, regulation, and financing. Review of the US and NV Constitutions through a healthcare lens.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
Recommended Preparation
- Enrollment in a healthcare-related major is strongly encouraged.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.
Recommended Preparation
Enrollment in a healthcare-related major is strongly encouraged.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Summer
Terms
fall, summer
Core
CO8, CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate the ability to clearly, cogently, and succinctly express ideas in writing.
- explain the principles of constitutional government as practiced in the United States and Nevada.
- describe the impact of the US and Nevada constitutions on selected healthcare topics.
- evaluate the ways in which state and federal health laws and regulations are developed, implemented, and enforced.
- synthesize health policy literature to analyze trends and events affecting healthcare.
- analyze public and private healthcare reimbursement strategies as they apply to the care of individuals with diverse healthcare needs.
- critique the economic impact of U.S. and global healthcare delivery systems.
- apply quality improvement principles in healthcare delivery.