SOCL 308 - Hlth Care Organizat/Management

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Cross-Listed With: BHSC 308
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the management process within the context of the health care organization. Topics include study of the environment of the organization, environmental scanning and strategic planning, goal setting, issues of health care financing and reimbursement, the management process, program review and evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues of organizational effectiveness in an environment of cost containment.