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2018-19 ATSU University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHSC 7010 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

3 credit hours

This course introduces the historical development, structure, operation, function, and current and future directions of the major components of healthcare delivery systems. The course will explore how national systems have evolved and how countries confront the emerging issues in healthcare. Specific topics discussed will include the historical evolution of health systems, the various models that are used around the world, the main components of a health system, and the criteria used to assess the functioning of a health system. Included will be discussions around how health systems can be reformed and what strategies may be used to accomplish this.