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Course 1 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Identify the distinguishing features of the American healthcare system and the role of administrative law in modern medical care

  • Understand the history, scope, and limits of conscientious objection

  • Define the basic medical malpractice standard used in the U.S. legal system

  • Understand the role of the federal government in administering Medicare and Medicaid

Skills you will gain

  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Health Insurance
  • Affordable Care Act
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Coursera Labs
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Course 1 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English

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University of Pennsylvania

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, EMTALA

3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 65 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

Formation and Termination, Privacy and Confidentiality

3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 46 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Quality Control

2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 56 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Medicare, Medicaid, and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 53 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

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