An overview of statute and regulation as they apply to the health care field. Topics include an overview of the American legal system, licensure of institutions, licensure and discipline of practitioners, physician-patient relationship, reproductive issues, the right to die, organ donations, medical records, legal liability, malpractice and labor law. An introduction to quality assurance in health care. A review of the methodology of planning effectively for health care services. The use of data systems, forecasting, and identifying and analyzing problems are explored, along with the process of strategic planning, setting priorities, developing projects and allocating resources.
Students prepare actual applications for new programs to regulatory agencies.
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