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APA 501 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

4 credit hours

This course will survey the U.S. healthcare delivery system and review financial issues. Particular focus will be on issues that directly affect the practicing physician assistant. The student will undertake an in-depth review of managed care, reimbursement and economic/financial issues.