HAD 4655 Health Care Law 3 credits An examination of the major legal issues encountered in the health care field by administrators and practitioners. Among the topics to be included are principles of liability, legal aspects of medical ethics, and legislative and regulatory factors in health care delivery. HAD 4665 Health Care Informatics 3 credits A survey of the current use of information technology in the clinical and management practice for the healthcare delivery enterprise. Students will become familiar with the basic terminology, strategies, and utilization of HIMS as a key component in the delivery of patient care. 4675 Accounting for Health Care Organizations 3 credits An introduction to basic accounting techniques used in the health care industry.
Course includes budgeting principles.
4695 Labor Relations in the Health Care Industry 3 credits Overview of general labor-management issues with special emphasis on issues related to hospitals and other health care providers. Includes legal and reform trends affecting hospitals, financial mechanisms, budgeting, labor relations and corporate restructuring. The major emphasis of this course is on marketing and strategic planning as integral components of the management process. Topics include advanced strategic design, product development and distribution, strategic planning, marketing research, physician marketing, and new business ventures. HAD 4745 Ethics of Health Care 3 credits A critical examination of the central ethical issues in the health care field.