September 14 – 25, 2009
24/7 access

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The U.S. healthcare delivery system is vast and multifaceted, accounting for 16 percent—two trillion dollars—of the U.S. gross domestic product. Understanding its size, scope, and complexity can help improve the performance of anyone who works in healthcare.

This two-week online course focuses on the roles of four key groups in the healthcare system: patients, hospitals, physicians, and insurers/managed care organizations. In addition to describing each of these groups, their key characteristics, and their major challenges and issues, this online course will illuminate their interrelationships and relationships with other elements of the healthcare system.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this SHSMD U Online Course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the major structural elements of the American healthcare system
• Determine the key drivers of the healthcare system
• Identify the healthcare system’s major groups and their key characteristics
• Understand the relationship among the key players in the healthcare system
• Understand some economic fundamentals of the healthcare system

Perfect for professionals new to the healthcare field, Orientation to Healthcare would be an excellent compliment to any staff on-boarding program!