Health Care Administration (MHCA)

MHCA 6000:   Overview of U.S. Hlth Care Sys  
A study of the U.S. health care system and its administrative and political framework. Course topics will include demand for health services, political and policy influences on the health care system, and the impact of public input on health care policies.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6060:   Quant. Methods in Hlth Care  
An examination of roles of statistical/mathematical/computer techniques in the evaluation of health care decision-making. The process will entail problem identification and development of research questions/hypotheses, research design and methodology, statistical analysis and interpretations. Ethical and compliance considerations specific to health care will be discussed and incorporated into decision-making.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6099:   Integrated Health Care Ldrshp.  
Students will utilize the knowledge, skills, and insight gained from the health care administration program to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate a project designed to improve some facet of the health care industry.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6120:   Organization of Hlth Care Syss  
An examination of U.S. and related world, health care systems from a systems approach. Areas of evaluation include: access, cost, delivery, financing, patient and system-outcomes and regulatory constraints. Additionally, the effects of current and projected changes to the health care delivery will be discussed. Evaluation of health care case studies relating to organization and outcome will be included.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
MHCA 6000.  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6180:   Mgmt. Overview of Dis. & Hlth  
An exploration of epidemiology and current issues in public health and the impact of disease and health on health care administration.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
MHCA 6000.  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6240:   Hlth Plcy and Regulatory Env.  
An examination of the formulation and implementation of health policy in the evolving regulatory environment of the U.S. health care system.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6300:   Hlth Care Program Eval & Perf.  
An overview of the quality assurance and improvement process including personnel, processes, accountability and systems.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
MHCA 6000 and MHCA 6120.  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6360:   Health Care Law and Ethics  
An overview of legal and ethical issues facing the health care industry that will provide students with a working knowledge of how health law and ethics can be applied to real-world problems.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
MHCA 6240.  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6420:   Health Care Finance  
A study of the principles, concepts, and mechanisms to evaluate, analyze, and strategically plan health care decisions. Financial management techniques for financial operating analyses, cash/operating/capital budgeting, investment and cost analysis, and pricing decisions will be discussed.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6480:   Human Resources in Health Care  
A study of issues of human resource management, strategic selection and retention of health care professionals, appraisal/rewards/development, unionization and collective bargaining, and labor laws specific to health care organizations. Evaluation of selected case examples.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
MHCA 6240 and MHCA 6360.  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6540:   Cmnty. & Long Term Care Admini  
An analysis of the effects and ramifications of chronic disease and aging on the delivery of health care services. Delivery implications for nursing homes and alternatives, mental and public health, rehabilitation, and outpatient alternatives. Long-term care administration is viewed as a holistic process, and associated societal, regulatory, and disease processes will be incorporated.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
MHCA 6000 and MHCA 6120.  
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Lecture  
MHCA 6600:   Internship  
A supervised, on-site experience within a health care organization. Students will spend time with assigned mentors and will complete problem-based assignments and discussions. The course bridges the gap between the academic environment and the real world of health care administration.  
3 credits  
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Lecture