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An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by Northeastern University
  • Offered by

About

This is the first part of a two part course on the U.S Healthcare System. This course will offer you an opportunity to examine concepts and topics related to understanding how the healthcare ecosystem works in the United States. During this course, you will have an opportunity to explore concepts and topics related to funding, payment, service delivery, and outcome structures of the American healthcare system. You will be given the opportunity to study the opportunities and challenges presented in improving the cost, quality, and accessibility of healthcare and expanding adequate coverage to all. Throughout this course, you will be asked to look at healthcare through a global lens, comparing different healthcare models for countries world wide and to consider the complexities and challenges countries face when creating healthcare delivery models. You will demonstrate an understanding of the American healthcare system through completing a series of assignments that encourage you to reflect on course concepts, your personal experiences, current events, and discussions with your colleagues in this course.

Modules

Getting Started

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Meet Your Fellow Learners

2 Videos

  • Course Introduction
  • Meet Your Faculty: Gary Young

3 Readings

  • Welcome to An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
  • Providing Mayo Clinic Insights: Mary Jo Williamson
  • Syllabus

Module 1 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Question to Consider

1 Videos

  • Module Introduction

1 Readings

  • Assignment Preview

Lesson 1: How Much Americans Spend on Healthcare

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • How Much Do Americans Spend on Healthcare?

3 Readings

  • Total National Health Expenditures Charts
  • Health Consumption Expenditures Chart
  • The Nation's Health Dollar Charts

Lesson 2: Financing of American Healthcare

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Financing American Healthcare

Lesson 3: Drivers of Healthcare Spending

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Drivers of Healthcare Spending

2 Readings

  • Examples of In-Network Service Price Differences
  • Resource

Lesson 4: Trends and Developments in the Health Insurance Marketplace

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Part 1: Trends and Developments in the Health Insurance Marketplace
  • Part 2: Trends and Developments in the Health Insurance Marketplace

2 Readings

  • Enrollment Changes Over Time
  • Resource

Module 1 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Strategies for Healthcare Spending Growth

1 Readings

  • Summary

Module 2 Overview

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Questions to Consider

2 Readings

  • Module Introduction
  • Assignment Preview

Lesson 1: The Provider Landscape: Institutions

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • The Provider Landscape: Institutions

Lesson 2: The Provider Landscape: Professionals

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • The Provider Landscape: Professionals

Lesson 3: Innovation in Delivery Models

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Innovation in Delivery Models

1 Readings

  • Resource

Module 2 Wrap-Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Strategies for Controlling Healthcare Spending in the U.S.

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Module 3 Overview

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Question to Consider

1 Readings

  • Module Introduction

Mayo Clinic Spotlight

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Mayo Clinic as an Accountable Care Organization

Lesson 1: Consolidation Trends Among Providers

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Consolidation Trends Among Providers

2 Readings

  • Resource
  • Hospital System Consolidation Chart

Lesson 2: Forecasting the Impact of Healthcare Consolidation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Forecasting the Impact of Healthcare Consolidation

1 Readings

  • Distribution of Physicians Chart

Module 3 Wrap-Up

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Reflection on Hospital Consolidation

2 Readings

  • Preparing for the Module Quiz
  • Module Summary

Module 4 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Question to Consider

1 Videos

  • Module Introduction

1 Readings

  • Assignment Preview

Lesson 1: The Expanding Presence of Retail Healthcare

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • The Expanding Presence of Retail Healthcare

1 Readings

  • Resource

Lesson 2: The Promise of Retail Healthcare

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • The Promise of Retail Healthcare

1 Readings

  • Resource

Lesson 3: The Pitfalls of Retail Healthcare

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • The Pitfalls of Retail Healthcare

Module 4 Wrap-Up

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • The Promise and Perils of Retail Health Clinics

2 Readings

  • Module Summary
  • Course Summary

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Discover the intricacies of the U.S. healthcare system with this comprehensive course designed for those looking to gain a foundational understanding of how healthcare operates in the United States. Offered by Coursera, this engaging course delves into critical aspects such as funding, payment, service delivery, and outcome structures within the American healthcare ecosystem. Over the span of 19 hours, you'll explore the complexities and challenges of improving the cost, quality, and accessibility of healthcare, as well as the efforts to expand adequate coverage to all citizens. The course also encourages you to adopt a global perspective by comparing healthcare models from various countries, providing a broader context to the American system. Led by industry experts, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights through a series of reflective assignments. These tasks will prompt you to consider your personal experiences, current events, and engage in discussions with fellow learners, enhancing your understanding of the subject matter. Ideal for beginners, this foundational course is available through a Coursera Starter subscription, making it accessible to anyone eager to learn about the U.S. healthcare system. Whether you're a student, a professional in the health and fitness domain, or simply someone with a keen interest in healthcare, this course offers valuable insights and knowledge to help you navigate and comprehend the complex landscape of healthcare in the United States.

Gary Young
Instructor

Gary Young