HC 433 - Mechanisms of Insurance and Reimbursement in Managed Care

This course will examine the role managed care plays in health care insurance and reimbursement. Students will explore payment-based strategies used to reduce the costs of treatment for patient groups under a managed care plan. Students will understand the three main payment mechanisms of managed care which include capitation, fee schedules and economic incentives. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: HC 333 Insurance and Managed Care Corequisite: None