Regulation and Policy’s Influence on Investment in Health Care

2 Credits.

The intensive course will introduce students of the business of health to the dynamic interactions between the payment and regulatory environment and investment opportunities in the home health sector. Leading up to the intensive in-person part of the course, students will have access to a series of recorded conversations between the course instructor(s) and industry leaders in home health, including government regulators, representatives of private insurers who determine coverage of and payment for these services, and investment analysts specializing in the sector. Each video will showcase a distinct aspect of investing in home health care. Live class instruction will feature a mix of faculty lectures and talks by policy experts in DC to balance theory and practice. A team project will focus on applying the knowledge gained through the pre-recorded videos and on-site instruction to real-life investment opportunities and challenges in the home health sector. Upon completing the intensive course, students will be equipped with the tools to critically analyze business practices and opportunities in the home health sector, and related fields in the health care industry.