Axia College/College of Natural Sciences Course Syllabus HCA/210 Version 7 Introduction to Health Care

Copyright Copyright 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights rese rved. University of Phoenix is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the Unit ed States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporati on in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product na mes are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use o f these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix editorial standards and practices . Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the U.S. health care system. The histor ical evolution of the business of health care is examined. The student will expl ore management concepts and workforce opportunities within the health care indus try. Course Topics & Objectives Week One: History and Overview of the U.S. Health Care System Describe the evolution of health care delivery in the United States. Identify cultural and demographic factors contributing to health care in the Uni ted States. Week Two: History Industry

Identify the ancillary services that support the health care industry. Describe how health care industry has changed over the last 50 years.

Week Three: Major Health Care Providers Describe the scope of the medical and nursing profession. Explain key issues and challenges facing major health care providers. Identify education, licensure, and certification requirements for major health c are providers. Week Four: Workforce Describe the continuum of health care and service providers. Identify the purpose of additional providers in the health care workforce.

Week Five: Business and Management for Health Care Describe major business functions of the health care industry. Identify key administrative management roles and functions.

Week Six: Regulatory in Health Care Explain how regulations impact health care managers and workers. Describe the potential impact of health care reform on health care delivery.

Week Seven: Economic Costs of Health Care Explain the economic causes and implications of health care spending and costs. Describe the health care benefits offered through Medicare and Medicaid. Identify key functions and incentives of health maintenance organizations.

Week Eight: Technology in Health Care Describe technological advances and the impact on health care. Explain how electronic medical records impacts health care delivery.

Week Nine: Future Trends and Global Impact of Health Care Identify future trends in health care. Describe the global impact in health care.

Course Materials Austin, A., & Wetle, V. (2012). The U.S. health care system: Combining business, health, and delivery. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Robbins, S., Decenzo, D., & Coulter, M. (2011) Fundamentals of management: Essen tial concepts and applications (7th ed.) Boston, MA: Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available on your student website. Recommended Weekly Point Values Week One Assignment: Health Care Terms Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 Week Two 30

Assignment: U.S. Health Care Timeline 100 Week Three Assignment: Agency Overview 40 Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 Week Four Assignment: Understanding Continuum of Care Services 30 Assignment: Overview of Health Care Workforce 100 Week Five Assignment: Administrative Matrix 40 Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 Week Six Assignment: HIPPA Privacy Training Tutorial 30 Assignment: Regulatory Paper 100 Week Seven Assignment: Rising Health Care Costs 40 Discussion Questions 10 Participation 10 Week Eight Assignment: Electronic Medical Records and Safety Paper 100 Week Nine Final Project: Health Care Innovation 300 Participation 10 Point Total 1,000 Week One History and Overview of the U.S. Health Care System Describe the evolution of health care delivery in the United States. Identify cultural and demographic factors contributing to health care in the Uni ted States. Course Assignments 1. 2. 3. o o o o o o o o o Course Preparation Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructors biography and post your own. Readings Read the Weeks One and Two Read Me First. Read Ch.1 & 12 of The U.S. Health Care System. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Assignment: Health Care Terms Define the following terms in your own words based on your readings: Demographic Culture Epidemiology Managed care Public health Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Medicare Medicaid National Institute for Health (NIH)

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Discussion Questions

What are some examples of ancillary services in health care? How do these ancill ary services support the health care industry? pital. red in ention Mary Happens is an 82-year-old Hispanic patient who has been admitted to the hos She has Medicare and Medicaid. What demographic factors should be conside providing this patient health care? What is the effect of culture on prev and use of alternative remedies?

Week Two History Industry Identify the ancillary services that support the health care industry. Describe how health care industry has changed over the last 50 years.

Course Assignments 1. o o o o Assignment: U.S. Health Care Timeline

Resource: Appendix A: U.S. Health Care Timeline Use Appendix A or create a timeline of your own with eight major events from the last 50 years, including the following four events: Medicare and Medicaid HIPPA of 1996 State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Prospective Payment System (PPS)

Week Three Major Health Care Providers Describe the scope of the medical and nursing profession. Explain key issues and challenges facing major health care providers. Identify education, licensure, and certification requirements for major health c are providers. Course Assignments 1. 2. Readings Read the Weeks Three and Four Read Me First. Read Ch. 5, 6, 7, & 10 of The U.S. Health Care System. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Assignment: Agency Overview

Visit the website for the Board of Medical Examiners or the State Board of Nursi ng for the state in which you live. Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following: What is the purpose of the a

gency? What services does the agency perform? How does the agency maintain the i ntegrity of the profession? Whom does the agency support? Identify education, li censure, or certification requirements. 3. Discussion Questions

What are two major challenges and issues facing health care providers today? Exp lain your answer. How can health care providers work together within the continuum of care? Provid e an example to illustrate your point. Four Week Workforce Describe the continuum of health care and service providers. Identify the purpose of additional providers in the health care workforce. . Course Assignments 1. Assignment: Understanding Continuum of Care Services

Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following: What is long-term care? Prov ide an example. What is continuum of care services in the United States? Why is long-term care one of the greatest challenges facing the health care delivery sy stem today? 2. Assignment: Overview of Health Care Workforce Resources: Appendix B: Overview of Health Care Workforce Matrix. Complete Appendix B: Overview of Health Care Workforce Matrix.

Week Five Business and Management for Health Care Describe major business functions of the health care industry. Identify key administrative management roles and functions.

Course Assignments 1. 2. 3. Readings Read Read Read Read the Weeks Five and Six Read Me First. Ch. 2, 8, & 9 of The U.S. Health Care System. Ch. 1 of Fundamentals of Management. this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Assignment: Administrative Matrix Resource: Appendix C: Administrative Matrix Complete Appendix C: Administrative Matrix. Discussion Questions Why is it important for managers in health care to understand business functions

? Identify one business function and provide an example of how it can be applied in health care. Susie Uninsured worked at a large company that closed during the economic recess ion. Susie and her coworkers are cannot afford health insurance. What is the pot ential effect of health care reform on Susie and her coworkers?

Week Six Regulatory in Health Care Explain how regulations impact health care managers and workers. Describe the potential impact of health care reform on health care delivery.

Course Assignments 1. Assignment: HIPPA Privacy Training Tutorial Resource: HIPPA Privacy Training Tutorial Complete the HIPPA (1996) tutorial on your student website.

https://www.courses.learnsomething.com/scripts2/content.asp?a=9F7B983E559541A692 699E4D6709D56D&r=PersonalPage ty. 2. Write a 75- to 150-word response reflecting on what you learned from this activi Assignment: Regulatory Paper

Write a 350- to 700- word paper on one of the following laws: HIPAA (1996) or EM TALA (1986). Pretend you are a health care manager employed at a small community hospital responsible for educating your staff about HIPAA (1996) or EMTALA (198 6). Include the following in your paper: o Describe the law and the purpose. o Explain how it is governed. For example, is it governed by the state or federal government? o What are some key facts every employee should know about the law? o What are the consequences of the organization or the employee for failin g to abide by the law? o How do these regulations effect the management of employees, resources, patients, and health care? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Week Seven Economic Costs of Health Care Explain the economic causes and implications of health care spending and costs. Describe the health care benefits offered through Medicare and Medicaid. Identify key functions and incentives of health maintenance organizations.

Course Assignments

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Readings Read Read Read Read the Weeks Seven and Eight Read Me First. Ch. 3 & 4 of The U.S. Health Care System. Ch. 13, pp.102 & 172173, of The U.S. Health Care System. this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Nongraded Activities and Preparation Attain faculty approval on your topic and article for the Final Project due Week Assignment: Rising Health Care Costs

Write a 200- to 300-word response identifying and explaining two reasons for ris ing health care costs. What are some of the driving forces behind rising health care spending? How do HMOs affect health care costs? What key functions and ince ntives of HMOs effect costs? 4. Discussion Questions

Visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at http://www.cms.h hs.gov/. Who is eligible for Medicare? Who is eligible for Medicaid? What range of benefits is covered by each? What do you feel should be covered by Medicare a nd Medicaid? Are there any health benefits you feel should not be covered by Med icare or Medicaid? Where do you see health care in the next 30 years?

Week Eight Technology in Health Care Describe technological advances and the impact on health care. Explain how electronic medical records impacts health care delivery.

Course Assignments 1. Assignment: Electronic Medical Records and Safety Paper

Locate and read an article in the University Library on electronic medical recor ds and the safety or confidentiality of electronic medical records. Note. View the University Library Interactive Tutorial if you need help in doing a library search: http://www.apollolibrary.com/TutorialNew/aStart/intro6.aspx Write a 350- to 700-word paper on safety of electronic medical records. Include the following in your paper: o Briefly summarize key points of the article. o What are the main issues highlighted in the article? o How does the electronic medical record affect health care delivery? o How does it affect health care as a whole? o How has this medical technology or pharmaceutical advances affected the health care industry. o Do you agree or disagree with the authors views? Explain why you agree o r disagree. o What are the recommendations or conclusions on the issues?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Week Nine Future Trends and Global Impact of Health Care Identify future trends in health care Describe the global impact in health care.

Course Assignments 1. 2. Readings Read the Week Nine Read Me First. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Final Project: Health Care Innovation Resources: Week Nine Electronic Reserve Readings and the University Library Write a 700- to -1,050-word research paper on healthcare innovation.

o Describe the innovation. o How will it benefit patients or health care? For example, will the innov ation improve quality of life? o Discuss if you believe the health care innovation will increase or decre ase health care spending. o Is this innovation likely to be a trend in the future? Explain why or wh y not. . Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.