An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
Explore U.S. healthcare: organization, financing, and trends in this comprehensive course for professionals and career changers.
Explore U.S. healthcare: organization, financing, and trends in this comprehensive course for professionals and career changers.
Dive into the complex world of the U.S. healthcare system with this comprehensive course. Designed for both current healthcare professionals and those considering a career change, this course offers a deep dive into how healthcare is organized and financed in America. You'll explore the staggering $4 trillion annual healthcare spending, examine traditional and emerging delivery models, and analyze consolidation trends in the industry. The course covers key topics such as healthcare financing, spending drivers, provider landscapes, and innovative delivery models like retail healthcare. You'll gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in improving healthcare cost, quality, and accessibility. Through a global lens, you'll compare different healthcare models worldwide, understanding the complexities countries face in creating effective healthcare delivery systems.
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What you'll learn
Explain how healthcare delivery in the U.S. is organized and financed
Analyze the major drivers of healthcare spending in the United States
Describe the traditional provider landscape, including institutions and professionals
Understand consolidation trends in healthcare delivery and their impacts
Explore innovative and emerging models of healthcare delivery
Assess the expanding role of consumers in healthcare decision-making
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This course includes:
57 Minutes PreRecorded video
19 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on its organization, financing, and delivery models. Students will explore the complex landscape of healthcare spending, examining the factors driving the $4 trillion annual expenditure. The course covers traditional healthcare delivery models, including hospitals and various healthcare professionals, as well as emerging trends like retail healthcare and urgent care centers. Participants will analyze consolidation trends in the industry and their impact on healthcare delivery. The course also delves into innovative models aimed at enhancing care coordination and improving consumer-centered healthcare. Throughout the modules, students will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities for improving healthcare cost, quality, and accessibility in the United States.
Healthcare Delivery: Financing & Spending
Module 1 · 7 Hours to complete
Traditional Models of Healthcare Delivery
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Consolidation Trends in Healthcare Delivery
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Emerging Models of Healthcare Delivery
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Healthcare Policy and Research
Gary Young is the Director of the Northeastern University Center for Health Policy and Healthcare Research and a Professor of Strategic Management and Healthcare Systems at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. Prior to his role at Northeastern, Dr. Young served as chairman of the Department of Health Policy and Management at Boston University School of Public Health. His extensive background includes positions as a healthcare attorney and analyst for the federal government and a national healthcare consulting firm. Dr. Young's research primarily addresses organizational, managerial, and legal challenges in healthcare service delivery, and his work has been published in prominent journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Health Affairs, and more. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he received the John D. Thompson Prize in Health Services Research from the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) in 1998 and an Investigator Award in Health Policy Research from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for his research on pay-for-performance in the U.S. healthcare system. In 2012, he was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to the IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, which advises IRS officials on policy and procedural matters. Dr. Young holds a law degree and a Ph.D. in Management from the State University of New York.
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