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What you will learn

  • The major challenges of the U.S.healthcare system

  • Issues you may encounter in efforts to improve healthcare delivery and the healthcare system

  • Who the key stakeholders are in the U.S. healthcare system

Flexible deadlines
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100% online
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 11 hours to complete
English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

Overview of Health Care Systems and Key Challenges They Face

2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 55 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Physicians, Physician Practices, and Physician Payment

2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 48 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Hospitals, Other Provider Organizations, and Related Payment Systems

2 hours to complete
13 videos (Total 53 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Intermediaries, Health Insurance Plans, and Health Care Financing

2 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 57 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

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