Managerial Ethics Law

2 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This intensive course will expose students to the influence of the legal system on health care management. General concepts such as sources of laws and regulations, the court system, and legal procedure will be covered. Students will gain an appreciation of the intricacies of law, including both statutory and regulatory requirements, from both payer and provider perspectives. They will explore the use and abuse of law in contemporary management decisions, as well as complex issues such as patients’ rights, confidentiality, credentialing, contracts, health care fraud and abuse, antitrust, negligence, and other malpractice actions.