BMI 637 Healthcare Quality

Credits: 3
This course covers methods for measuring, managing and improving the quality of health care. A general overview of the health care system in the United States and beyond is followed by the quality challenges and issues in these systems. Students are also taught the principles of quality improvement and are expected to be able to apply them in practical settings. Current national efforts in performance measures, financial incentives and quality are also covered. The hybrid version of the course includes pre-campus reading assignments (see hybrid syllabus for details).

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit
Also offered as: BMI 537