Introduction to Healthcare

From increasing costs of care to high medication errors, the U.S. healthcare system’s problems and challenges are complex. To improve the American healthcare system, you need to be aware and considerate of the system’s current realities. In this course, you’ll learn about everything from which institutions and participants are interacting in the healthcare system and how physicians, hospitals, and insurance companies work together for patient care and finances. By gaining knowledge on cost management, quality of care, and accessibility, you’ll be better equipped to identify why we have our current problems and see how they can connect to future potential solutions.