HCMG 7304 - Management of Health Care Institutions

3 hrs

Covers the organization of health care delivery systems in the U.S. including the following hospitals, ambulatory care, intermediate and long term care, cyber care and other contemporary trends. Includes analysis of demographic trends related to the aging U.S. population, early intervention programs for preventive and wellness care, and basic epidemiological techniques for analyzing local health care needs. Considers delivery systems in other countries and the implications for change in the emerging U.S. market. Discussion focuses on intervening in the design of structures and processes of health care systems and the management of organizational performance to include human resources, physical plant and materials.