HCM 3300 - Management Issues and Health Policy

3(3 + 0)

Corequisite: HCM 3010 and HCM 3020

This course is designed to discuss the role of the health-care manager in health-care planning and strategic management. The political process as it relates to health policy development and implementation is explored. Emphasis is placed on how health care organizations adapt in a rapidly changing health care environment, particularly to regulatory and policy changes. Different sectors of the health care industry are discussed, such as hospitals, physician practices, long-term care, and governmental providers.