Healthcare Administration 489
I. Course Title: Medical Practice Management Seminar
II. Course Number: HADM 489
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: HADM 332
V. Course Description:
Contemporary issues in medical practice management (MPM) are examined in preparation for the MPM internship. Current trends in healthcare are analyzed, as well as other topics of special interest.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
- Overall topics examining MPM
- Analyze current healthcare practice trends
- Current medical practice issues
- Continuum and healthcare needs of patient centered care
- Healthcare policy and the economy
- Hypothesize the effect of changing trends
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
Method of Instruction: Required Readings, Recommended Readings, Student Presentations
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze current trends in healthcare business practices, evaluating the effect of such topics on healthcare delivery.
- Predict the impact of current healthcare issues on healthcare professionals and healthcare delivery in general.
- Hypothesize the effect of changing trends on healthcare business practices.
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of social, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence individual and population health in the U.S. and globally.
- Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking skills in healthcare management concepts and practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage effectively healthcare organizations within complex competitive, regulatory, and legal environments.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply, integrate, and synthesize acquired knowledge and skills toward the resolution of practical managerial issues and problems.
- Demonstrates effective professional communication, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to life-long learning.
Review and Approval
August 2020