2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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Health Administration

MGHA 427 Introduction to Health Services
3 hours. Introduces the historical development and contemporary structure of health services. Examines a wide range of delivery settings and providers, the role of government and regulatory bodies, sources of health care funding, and related current issues.

MGHA 428 Integrated Health Care Delivery Systems
4 hours. Examines the evolution and structure of integrated health care delivery systems from the perspectives of quality, access, and costs. Explores issues related to urban versus rural settings, managed care, reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and institutional accreditation.

MGHA 429 Fundamentals of Managed Care
4 hours. Introduces the history, philosophy, business principles, and current structure of the managed care industry. Explores concepts of capitation, managed care contracting, case management utilization patterns, regulatory requirements, and national health policy.

MGHA 430 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Services
3 hours. Studies the legal and ethical issues involved in the management and delivery of health care services, and the interrelations between hospital, physician, and patient.