PUAD 5364 - Comparative Effectiveness & Quality Improvement Systems, CRN 34469
Topics include: historic development, organization and characteristics of the U.S. healthcare delivery system as compared to other country’s’ healthcare delivery systems. Comparative effectiveness research and Quality Improvement techniques will be used to draw comparisons about current payment and reimbursement systems; healthcare accrediting agencies; functions and organization of healthcare providers; organization of healthcare facilities; and health information management to optimize patient care. Class meets once a week on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:50 pm in Holden Hall, room 127.