This course builds on principles of payment systems that are introduced in P11.1832. One focus is on providing an understanding of payment systems for hospitals, long-term care organizations, ambulatory care, and other health care providers. A second focus is on providing skills for making managerial decisions that consider their revenue implications. The course provides the student with a basis for researching payment regulations and keeping abreast of trends and changes in health care payment systems. Comparative Health Systems P11.2852 Rodwin .
Special emphasis is placed on industrialized nations, particularly Canada and Western Europe.
There is also a session on Japan, on third-world countries, and on Central and Eastern Europe. Additional topics include an introduction to comparative data sources and software, methods and problems of comparative analysis, and the use of case studies in cross-national comparisons. Budgeting for Health Professionals P11.2855 Finkler . 4 points. Offered during the spring and summer. An intensive five-day workshop course on the topic of budgeting, covering basic, intermediate, and advanced budgeting concepts.