Introduction to HealthCare

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• Course Objectives

   

  Evaluate the types of information and information systems capabilities/technology needed by healthcare organizations

  Interpret the different economic and political forces on the various types of common healthcare organizations in the U.S.

  Describe administration differences in various types of common healthcare organizations

  Summarize the strengths and weaknesses associated with each major type of healthcare organization in the U.S. as delineated by economic/political forces in relation to the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare service delivery

  Describe and delineate the various types of common healthcare organizations.

• How will accomplishing these objectives support your success in management?
• What risks or challenges might a health care manager encounter if he or she has not mastered these objectives? Explain.