HES 112 - Health Care in the U.S.

Number of Credits: 3
Explore the development of the U.S. health care system from the past to present, including the role of the government in public health and the impact of managed care on delivery. Examine in-patient, outpatient, long-term care services, information technology, health care laws, and medical ethics. Discuss careers in health care along with payment and financing. (Fall & Spring Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101
Course Topics:
Overview of the U.S health care system

The role of government in health care and public health

Managed care

Inpatient and outpatient services

Long-term care services

Information technology

Health care laws

Ethical issues in health care delivery

Health care careers

Health care economics - payment and financing
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the historical influences that shaped the U.S. health care system.

2. Examine the characteristics and operations of the current U.S. health care system.

3. Discuss the government’s role in health care and public health.

4. Explain managed care and its processes in health care delivery.

5. Compare inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services.

6. Identify legal and ethical issues in health care delivery.

7. Explain reimbursement, payment, and financing methods used in the health care environment.

8. Identify major information technology applications used in health care organizations.

9. Recognize various health care career paths.