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About the Course

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 explores the fundamentals of the U.S. healthcare system. It will introduce the principal institutions and participants in healthcare systems, explain what they do, and discuss the interactions between them. The course will cover physician practices, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and insurance and financing arrangements. We will also discuss the challenges of healthcare cost management, quality of care, and access to care. While the course focuses on the U.S. healthcare system, we will also refer to healthcare systems in other developed countries. In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Visit the FAQs below for important information regarding 1) Date of the original release and expiration date; 2) Accreditation and Credit Designation statements; 3) Disclosure of financial relationships for every person in control of activity content....

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MF

May 10, 2021

I found this course so useful for me. If you're someone new to the industry or already working and want to make an impact with your business or technical skills this course will be the first step.

JJ

Sep 1, 2020

Very informative, detailed and clear. I learn some new things about billing and the hospital system. A good refresher course to tell where we are with AI and where we need to go for our patients.

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By Subramanian H

Oct 20, 2022

This course is a very good introdution to the US healthcare industry. It covers the entire gamut of the industry and the constituent players involved and also raises awareness of healthcare system design issues, challenges and potential opportunities for improvements.

By Atul P

May 1, 2021

really great content. leaned a lot . thanks.

Week 2 - Physicians, Physician Practices, and Physician Payment

week 3 - Hospitals, Other Provider Organizations, and Related Payment Systems

week 4 - Intermediaries, Health Insurance Plans, and Health Care Financing

By Emmanuel K G

Nov 21, 2020

Very insightful and offers a great understanding to beginners and non-health professionals. I greatly recommend this course to anyone who is interested to know more about healthcare deliver, payment systems, the intermediary players, etc

By Bruno K

Feb 28, 2021

It is a pretty good course for those who does not know the mainly participants and institutions that are part of U.S healthcare system. It is a good place to start even for those who purse the knowledge to Healthcare systems in general.

By Chetan D

Dec 20, 2020

Excellent overview of the US Healthcare system, players involved, complexities and challenges. Even for someone like me whose profession is to sell into those US Healthcare players, I found the course to be very useful and informative.

By Andrew R

Oct 1, 2020

This is a wonderful survey of US healthcare - would have loved to have had it when I first started out. Not rigorous in terms of assessment - but very good information. Download the week 7 full study guide and you have it all.

By jyothish a

Jan 2, 2023

This course was well designed to give an overall flavor of How Healthcare systems are organized and different parties involved. It's a must for anyone dealing with complex entities like health care systems.

By Arnaldo M

Mar 13, 2023

Excellent course, a thorough view of the US Healthcare eco-system formed by medical practices, hospitals, private insurance companies, government entities like Medicare and Medicaid, and pharmaceuticals

By Amna J

Jun 9, 2021

This course was on point with the direct information, no fluff, and good quiz evals to understand the concept of the information being presented. I will def recommend this to my peers

By Jayaprakash J

Aug 14, 2023

Would like to thank Prof Laurence Baker for the excellent course material which he used to introduce me to Healthcare, particularly from the perspective of the United States and the

By Kevin P G

Mar 28, 2023

Easy to understand overview of the key players and themes in the healthcare system. Useful for an individual considering pursuing studies and a career in the healthcare field.

By Eric S

Feb 13, 2024

Great introduction to how the business of the healthcare system works, with some look into where AI could play a role and ethical responsibilities of providers and users.

By Alanna D

Feb 1, 2021

For a Canadian healthcare worker who is not familiar with US healthcare or terminology this course was very beneficial. Course layout was organized. Highly recommended.

By blue a

Dec 20, 2020

Outstanding course content and operating platform! Tremendous learning provided by the outstanding and world-class Stanford faculty! Thanks Stanford, very well done!

By Amit B

Dec 6, 2023

It was very informative about how the patients, providers, and the intermediaries interact, what challenges they face, and the available solutions to tackle them.

By CHEN, H

Sep 24, 2022

This is my first online class, I think it is a very special experience to study this course. It also help me know more about my future job. It is very worthy!

By ­홍대언 / 학 / 협 바

May 25, 2021

The course got me a chance to learn how hospitality systems operate in the real world. Professors are great and made lectures straightforward. Thank you.

By Andrea C

Apr 16, 2021

This course was the best first step towards learning how AI can be successfully implemented in healthcare! Looking forward to beginning the next course!

By Omar A

Mar 31, 2021

A good overview of the major players and structures of the US healthcare system. The lecturers have a good cadence and the content is well thought out.

By Chukwuemeka O

Oct 10, 2020

I found the course material very engaging and enlightening. The course provides excellent insight into all relevant players in the healthcare system.

By Cristofer R

Oct 26, 2022

It's very clear and elloquent, they provide all the definitions and a very neat picture of the high level picture. Really enjoyed the course.

By Sharath P

May 6, 2021

Loved the course. Its concise while covering wide spectrum of the healthcare. Its a must for any non-healthcare professional for quick intro.

By Muhammad K M

Sep 30, 2020

Quick and nice introduction to US healthcare. Enjoyed learning many aspects, specially role of Insurance in US healthcare delivery process.

By Nicole M

May 31, 2021

Very interesting and easy to follow. I enjoyed everything especially as a beginner with very minimal knowledge of the health care system.

By P I K

Sep 6, 2021

I learn so many new things realted to Health care. Useful information about Hospitals, Billing, Physicians and Health insurance plans.