HCA 309: THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

This course provides an overview of the essential elements of the U.S. Healthcare System. It is designed to introduce students in the Bachelor of Healthcare Administration (BHA) Program to the system as a whole. Instruction will emphasize the historical development of the system and how over time it has been affected by cultural, political, economic, and technological trends. Upon completion of the course, students will better understand the uniqueness of the U.S. system as a result of the decentralized approach to financing and developing the distribution of healthcare resources throughout the society.