HLTH-41600 Administration of Health Programs

Overview of issues pertaining to local health administration. Emphasis is placed on public sector organizational structures and the challenges they face in changing local and national economies with broad political dimensions. Examines the organization and management within public health settings including system influences, leadership, communication, organization behavior, team development, organization design, evaluation, productivity, performance improvement. Provides an introduction to policy issues in healthcare including state and federal roles in healthcare, the policy process and various healthcare policy and explores values and the American political processes as they influence health policy.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HLTH 30200