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Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by Northeastern University
  • Offered by

About

This course is best suited for individuals currently in the healthcare sector, as a provider, payer, or administrator. Individuals pursuing a career change to the healthcare sector may also be interested in this course. This course is the continuation of An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System course . If you have not yet taken the introductory course, it is recommend that you complete that course prior to this course. The foundational knowledge from the introduction is carried through in this deeper dive into learning about how the U.S. Healthcare System operates. This course provides an insight into the payment architecture, cost and value of prescription drugs, spending, outcomes, and social accountability of the American Healthcare System. Throughout this course, you will be given the opportunity to evaluate your understanding through engagement in course discussions, application of course concepts to course assignments, and through completion of content quizzes along the way.

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 Understanding 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: Fundamentals of Traditional Payment Arrangements

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Fundamentals of Traditional Payment Arrangements - Part 1
  • Fundamentals of Traditional Payment Arrangements - Part 2

2 Readings

  • Payment Rates Comparison Chart
  • Resources

Lesson 2: Payment Innovations

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Payment Innovations

2 Readings

  • Payment Provider Types
  • Resource

Module 1 Wrap Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Changing Payment Approaches in Healthcare

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Honors Lesson: Case Studies of Payment Innovations

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Honors Quiz

2 Videos

  • Case Study of Payment Innovations
  • Mayo Clinic's Payment Model

Module 2 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: Development of Prescription Drugs in the U.S

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Development of Prescription Drugs in the U.S.

Lesson 2: Regulation of Prescription Drugs in the U.S

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • Regulation of Prescription Drugs in the U.S.

Lesson 3: Initiatives Addressing the Cost and Value of Prescription Drugs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Initiatives Addressing the Cost and Value of Prescription Drugs
  • Initiatives Addressing the Cost and Value of Prescription Drugs Cont.

1 Readings

  • Resources

Module 2 Wrap Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Cost & Clinical Value of New Medications

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Module 3 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Questions to Consider

1 Videos

  • Module Introduction

Lesson 1: Differences Between the U.S. Healthcare System and Others Around the World

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Key Differences Between the U.S. Healthcare System and Other Systems Around the World - PT. 1
  • Key Differences Between the U.S. Healthcare System and Other Systems Around the World - PT. 2

1 Readings

  • Resources

Lesson 2: International Comparison of Spending and Outcomes

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

1 Videos

  • International Comparison of Spending and Outcomes

2 Readings

  • Resource
  • Comparing Performance Outcomes

Module 3 Wrap Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Healthcare Spending Comparisons

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Module 4 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Questions to Consider

1 Videos

  • Module Introduction

2 Readings

  • Assignment Preview
  • Module Resource

Lesson 1: Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: Requirements and Controversies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: Requirements
  • Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: Controversies

1 Readings

  • Resource

Lesson 2: Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: Federal, State, and Local Policies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: Federal Policies
  • Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits: State and Local

Lesson 3: Doing Well by Doing Good

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Knowledge

2 Videos

  • Doing Well by Doing Good PT. 1
  • Doing Well by Doing Good PT. 2

1 Readings

  • Resource

Module 4 Wrap Up

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Community Benefits at Mayo Clinic

1 Readings

  • Module Summary

Course Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Course Summary

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Dive into "Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Landscape," a foundational course tailored for current and aspiring healthcare professionals. Led by Coursera, this in-depth program explores the U.S. healthcare system's payment structures, drug costs, spending, outcomes, and social accountability. Engage in discussions, assignments, and quizzes over 1140 minutes to solidify your knowledge. Ideal for providers, payers, and administrators, with subscription options available for both Starter and Professional levels.

Gary Young
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Gary Young