The intent is to learn definitions and concepts and not to provide technical knowledge to information systems professionals. No programming skills or prior course work in computer science or information systems is required. Topics include data transmission and storage, financial application, analysis and reporting, use of the Internet, making data accessible and useful for physicians, and Y2K problems and changes needed. Designed to give students the knowledge and skills appropriate to carrying out human resources management functions in hospitals and other nonprofit organizations. Topics include job analysis, staffing, compensation, labor relations, and equal employment opportunity.
Emphasis is placed on exercises designed to promote skill acquisition.
This course is open to students from the Program in Health Policy and Management and the Program in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy. Current Issues in Health Policy P11.2836 Billings . 4 points. Required for M.P.A. health policy specialization students. This course is an introduction to major health policy issues in the United States and focuses on the role of government in the health care system. Proposals for health policy reform at the national and local levels are discussed throughout the course, with special emphasis on the proposals for reform recently debated at the federal level.