Healthcare Administration Graduate Courses, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Course Schedule

Please note that course schedules may be amended due to low enrollment, faculty availability, and/or other factors.

Online Sync Sessions are an integral part of the online learning experience. Additional information about learning concepts and assignments may be discussed and sync sessions offer valuable opportunities for students to interact with their faculty and peers during the term. We encourage all students to attend live, but if they are unable to, sync sessions will be recorded and posted within Canvas to allow for an asynchronous model of success as well.

22HCA 401-DL : The American Healthcare System: Patient, Payor, and Provider

Description

This course provides an overview of the healthcare and healthcare systems in the United States. Students will be taught to appreciate the structure and evolution; the interplay of hospitals and physician practices; how performance and funds flow are measured - all from the patient, payor and provider perspective. The course will provide foundational knowledge and allow students to explore major issues facing the healthcare systems through readings, case studies, and class discussions. Students will understand the role of technology, regulation (CDC, FDA, CMS), healthcare finance, federal and state policies’ impact on the system, social determinants of health, and consider innovative ways to improve the current system.