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U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

This course explores how statutes, regulations, common law, and market forces help or hinder three major goals of policy makers: increasing access, reducing cost, and improving quality. We will examine the Supreme Court’s rulings on the ACA and other legal aspects of modern health care reform. Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to describe the laws, regulations, common law and market forces that shape our health care system and identify areas where ideas and innovation are needed; explain the malpractice system and how it influences medical practice; and analyze legal aspects of the ACA.

Status: Legal Risk
Status: Civil Law
BeginnerCourse10 hours

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RS

Reviewed Mar 26, 2020

Excellent course deserves its own micro masters from the Uni. This needs to be expanded.

TW

Reviewed Jun 14, 2020

great class and content to build a foundation in healthcare law

PG

Reviewed Nov 26, 2021

It was a great pleasure to spent time and learn U.S. Health Law Fundamentals. Best regards, Piotr Gala

HP

Reviewed Nov 3, 2024

Very interesting information and well explained. Thank you so much.

AS

Reviewed Jun 21, 2020

Organized and presented incredibly well! The resources provided in the course will be super helpful references.

HK

Reviewed Aug 15, 2020

This course was well structured with videos, quizzes, and readings. The instructor was extremely knowledgable.

AL

Reviewed Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Ruger is an excellent speaker, engaging and informative. Would highly recommend this course for a basic understanding of the basis for some of our healthcare laws, statutes and policies.

V

Reviewed Feb 8, 2020

This course was informative and I like the style of the professor. A nice refresher. I wish I could earn continuing education credits.

FS

Reviewed Dec 25, 2024

Clear, to the point. Very useful for someone who's not familiar with the US healthcare system

DR

Reviewed Apr 13, 2020

Very good course, although some of the readings are over my learning objectives and wish to learn in a more practical way.

MM

Reviewed Nov 10, 2021

T​his was an excellent course. The material was interesting and the instructor provided a welcome commentary.

QC

Reviewed Aug 2, 2021

​I would take her courses ANYTIME! Lauren is a remarkable instructor

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