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University of Pennsylvania

U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

This course explores how statutes, regulations, common law, and market forces help or hinder three major goals of policy makers: increasing access, reducing cost, and improving quality. We will examine the Supreme Court’s rulings on the ACA and other legal aspects of modern health care reform. Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to describe the laws, regulations, common law and market forces that shape our health care system and identify areas where ideas and innovation are needed; explain the malpractice system and how it influences medical practice; and analyze legal aspects of the ACA.

Status: Managed Care
Status: Lawsuits
BeginnerCourse10 hours

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DJ

5.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2020

This course is helping better understand the rationale for decisions made by providers

MG

5.0Reviewed Nov 8, 2025

I really enjoyed learning within this course. It has helped me understand the fundamentals of healthcare law and operations within a medical facility.

FS

5.0Reviewed Dec 25, 2024

Clear, to the point. Very useful for someone who's not familiar with the US healthcare system

V

5.0Reviewed Feb 8, 2020

This course was informative and I like the style of the professor. A nice refresher. I wish I could earn continuing education credits.

FR

5.0Reviewed Feb 27, 2020

Excellent Course and professor, Great service of Coursera to have such knowledge available for learners

YH

5.0Reviewed Jul 16, 2024

very interesting course, well presented! the materials are helpful and inspiring

MM

5.0Reviewed Nov 10, 2021

T​his was an excellent course. The material was interesting and the instructor provided a welcome commentary.

LW

5.0Reviewed Mar 14, 2023

Great introduction into health policy and various relevant insurance topics

QC

5.0Reviewed Aug 2, 2021

​I would take her courses ANYTIME! Lauren is a remarkable instructor

LL

5.0Reviewed Jul 16, 2023

Exceptional! I attended public health school and never learned this content. This should be a required course in public health studies.

ML

5.0Reviewed Feb 14, 2021

Dean Ruger is excellent!! I loved how practically he presented each lecture. He was interested and the graphics, notes and readings were very clear and applicable. Great course.

MA

5.0Reviewed Oct 9, 2024

very concise ,well organise ,nice media,fruitful discussion panel

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