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.
Introduction to Healthcare
This course is part of AI in Healthcare Specialization
Instructors: Nigam Shah
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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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There are 7 modules in this course
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12 videos2 readings4 assignments
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Ethics in Healthcare System
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Dates and Duration
Original Release Date: 08/10/2023
Expiration Date: 08/10/2026
Estimated Time to Complete: 12 hours
CME Credits Offered: 12.00Â
Accreditation
The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures
The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
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