In this course, students learn about the major concepts and operational principles behind managed care, which limits access to care in order to reduce cost and is exerting a growing influence on healthcare delivery in the United States. This course also examines regulation of managed care practices and how the managed care model affects the doctor–patient relationship. Rapidly changing health policy on the federal level, including efforts to reform health care financing and delivery, has tremendous implications for all segments of the healthcare industry. In this course, students review major trends and players in healthcare policy, the policy making process pump, and the economic, social, and political impact of policy decisions.