Solving the problems and challenges within the U.S. healthcare system requires a deep understanding of how the system works. Successful solutions and strategies must take into account the realities of the current system.
This course is part of the AI in Healthcare Specialization
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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
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Overview of Health Care Systems and Key Challenges They Face
Physicians, Physician Practices, and Physician Payment
Hospitals, Other Provider Organizations, and Related Payment Systems
Intermediaries, Health Insurance Plans, and Health Care Financing
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- 5 stars79.93%
- 4 stars16.97%
- 3 stars2.16%
- 2 stars0.15%
- 1 star0.77%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE
Good course to get some insight into different healthcare. Obviously, this course is from Stanford, so primary focus was on US healthcare system as examples
Quick and nice introduction to US healthcare. Enjoyed learning many aspects, specially role of Insurance in US healthcare delivery process.
I learn so many new things realted to Health care. Useful information about Hospitals, Billing, Physicians and Health insurance plans.
This course was the best first step towards learning how AI can be successfully implemented in healthcare! Looking forward to beginning the next course!
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