Mar 29, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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IHS 6250 - Health and Human Services Organization and Delivery Systems


Provides a systematic approach to understanding the origin, evolution, and utilization of health and human services in the United States, including a review of the legislative process. Concepts and perspectives concerning the influence of economics and politics on current service provision are also explored. The course examines the institutional and individual providers, alternative delivery models, the dynamics of health and human service markets, and the impact of changing service environment on service organizations and delivery strategies. Topics such as managed care including Medicaid Managed Care, community health care, and the development of services responsive to the needs of special populations, multicultural societies, and underserved communities will be discussed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.



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