Health care systems

Course Description

This course offers a thorough exploration of healthcare systems and the diverse array of providers essential in delivering effective healthcare services. Students will delve into the intricate organizational structures, multifaceted financing mechanisms, and the dynamic landscape of key stakeholders within healthcare systems. The course not only examines the workings of healthcare administration but also delves into the socio-economic, political, and cultural factors influencing healthcare delivery.

Course objectives

The course will be guided by the following objectives:

1. Develop expertise healthcare systems based on organizational structures, financing mechanisms, and levels of care.
2. Explore the integrated care models and their role in enhancing collaboration across healthcare levels.
3. To equip learners with knowledge of Implementing risk management practices within healthcare organizations to mitigate potential hazards and improve patient safety.
4. Apply critical thinking skills when addressing complex healthcare scenarios, analyzing, evaluating, and proposing effective solutions.

Expected learning outcomes

By the end of the course, every learner should be able to:

1. Analyze the impact of healthcare policies on organizational structures, healthcare delivery, and the overall well-being of populations. 
2. Comprehensive understanding of the organizational structures, financing mechanisms, and key stakeholders within various healthcare systems 
3. Assess the dynamic interactions among diverse healthcare stakeholders, including government entities, private organizations, advocacy groups, and communities.
4. Navigate and assess healthcare information systems, understanding the importance of interoperability and the impact of digital health technologies on healthcare accessibility.
5. Facilitate effective interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers

Further reading

Elisabeth Askin and Nathan Moor, "The Healthcare Handbook: How to Avoid Medical Errors, Find the Best doctors, be your Own patient Advocate & Get the Most from Health care", 2nd edition, 2018, create space independent publishing platform

Sharon B. Buchbinder and Nancy H. Shanks, " introduction to health care management" 3rd edition, jones & Bartlett learning

Joel B. Teitelbaum and Sara E Wilensky, "Essentials of Health policy and law 3rd edition, 2016, Jones & Bartlett learning

Patrice L. Spath," introduction to health care Quality Management", 3rd edition, 2018, Health Administration press

Philippe Jorion, Financial Risk Manager Handbook", (2020), 7th edition Wiley

Elisabeth Askin and Nathan Moore, "The Healthcare handbook: How to Avoid Medical Errors, find the best Doctors, be your own patient Advocate & get the most from healthcare, " 2nd edition, 2018, create space independent publishing platform

Sharon B. Buchbinder and Nancy H. Shanks," Introduction to Health Cre Management," 3rd edition, Jones & Bartlett learning

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