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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....

Top reviews

EE

Jul 1, 2022

Perfect Course. I have worked in Healthcare as an IT proffesinal for more than 15 years. This course restructures all the knowledge I gain in a readable manner.

KG

Mar 27, 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.

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By Robert K J

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Apr 6, 2023

for a practicing MD there needs to be an option to skip or test out of these preliminary courses

By Jingyi N

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Oct 18, 2021

This is a good introductory course to different players of health care system. Easy to follow.

By Dr A H

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Oct 15, 2024

this course requires excessive concentration, dedication and full cognitive functions.

By Kevin D

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May 5, 2024

I thought a very good overview of the Healthcare interactions.

By Rajeev K

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Jul 13, 2022

Its fantastic - please add more graphic illustrations.

By Joao F

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Jun 13, 2024

Very center to the US situation. otherwise very good

By 김정욱

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Jan 8, 2021

Great time to learn the basic of healthcare systems.

By Totanagouda P

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Sep 16, 2021

language is not that much comfortable to indians

By GOPAL G

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Aug 14, 2025

Good course , detailed view but not interactive

By John R

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Sep 2, 2025

vocalisation is a little bland and in monotone

By Nagendra T

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Jun 2, 2022

Very Informative about US healthcare system

By Carlos S

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Apr 22, 2025

Well-structured and good support material.

By Ray O ( S

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Sep 30, 2021

Very good overview of the US health system

By Deleted A

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May 30, 2025

Good course and explained in very detail.

By S W

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Sep 8, 2021

Ethics section needs more development

By Ahmar A

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Sep 25, 2023

Very good Experience

By Isa M N

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Dec 31, 2020

Interesting Lecture

By Jimena M D

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Feb 18, 2025

Great information!

By Muthamilselvi T

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Jun 2, 2022

Content was useful

By William C

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Sep 29, 2020

Wonderfully done

By Lydia T

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Jul 31, 2024

Very thorough

By Tarun B

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Apr 6, 2022

Good Overview

By Aprajita G

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Feb 28, 2022

Good course

By Juan D P L

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Apr 17, 2025

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By Dr V S

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Jul 10, 2022

Good