This course provides information about the financial aspects of Managed Care in the current health care arena. Included are presentations of the major private sector and governmental health insurances. Operational aspects of financial management in the outpatient and inpatient settings are integrated throughout the course. The methodology of account billing and collections is presented. The necessary regulatory requirements that govern practice management and their impact on health care is stressed.
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Health Science students must earn a "C" or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from their respective programs.