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About the Course

Solving the problems and challenges within the U.S. healthcare system requires a deep understanding of how the system works. Successful solutions and strategies must take into account the realities of the current system. This course explores the fundamentals of the U.S. healthcare system. It will introduce the principal institutions and participants in healthcare systems, explain what they do, and discuss the interactions between them. The course will cover physician practices, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and insurance and financing arrangements. We will also discuss the challenges of healthcare cost management, quality of care, and access to care. While the course focuses on the U.S. healthcare system, we will also refer to healthcare systems in other developed countries. In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Visit the FAQs below for important information regarding 1) Date of the original release and expiration date; 2) Accreditation and Credit Designation statements; 3) Disclosure of financial relationships for every person in control of activity content....

Top reviews

MF

May 10, 2021

I found this course so useful for me. If you're someone new to the industry or already working and want to make an impact with your business or technical skills this course will be the first step.

JJ

Sep 1, 2020

Very informative, detailed and clear. I learn some new things about billing and the hospital system. A good refresher course to tell where we are with AI and where we need to go for our patients.

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By Andrea C

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Apr 16, 2021

This course was the best first step towards learning how AI can be successfully implemented in healthcare! Looking forward to beginning the next course!

By Omar A

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Mar 31, 2021

A good overview of the major players and structures of the US healthcare system. The lecturers have a good cadence and the content is well thought out.

By Chukwuemeka O

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Oct 10, 2020

I found the course material very engaging and enlightening. The course provides excellent insight into all relevant players in the healthcare system.

By Cristofer R

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Oct 26, 2022

It's very clear and elloquent, they provide all the definitions and a very neat picture of the high level picture. Really enjoyed the course.

By Sharath P

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May 6, 2021

Loved the course. Its concise while covering wide spectrum of the healthcare. Its a must for any non-healthcare professional for quick intro.

By Muhammad K M

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Sep 30, 2020

Quick and nice introduction to US healthcare. Enjoyed learning many aspects, specially role of Insurance in US healthcare delivery process.

By Nicole M

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May 31, 2021

Very interesting and easy to follow. I enjoyed everything especially as a beginner with very minimal knowledge of the health care system.

By Ee V T

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Jul 6, 2024

Fantastic speaker, I would say best of the lot. Content was easy for me because I'm in healthcare, did it as part of the specialisation.

By P I K

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Sep 6, 2021

I learn so many new things realted to Health care. Useful information about Hospitals, Billing, Physicians and Health insurance plans.

By Tobias A B

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Sep 22, 2020

A absolute mandatory basis for the understanding of the possible application areas for AI in Health Care and their ethical challenges!

By Deryck R C

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Nov 10, 2020

Well made course and an eye opener to the importance of intermediaries, payment systems and AI ethical questions in healthcare.

By Pradeep M

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Aug 4, 2022

I have learned lots, of new tools and technology use in healthcare and also understands of payer and provider working. Thanks!

By Gustavo F L

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Jul 21, 2023

Muy ameno y util para entender como funciona el sistema de salud en Estados Unidos, desafíos presentes y posibles soluciones.

By Stefano M

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Nov 19, 2020

good starting point to understand dynamics in healthcare and to see all the players involved in health management. Suggested!

By silla t

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Apr 5, 2022

I had learned a lot of things even i have experience medical billing for more than three years especially hospital billing.

By Aseem P

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Jul 10, 2023

Very nicely explained the general framework of the Healthcare system while providing extra detail on pertinent sections.

By Qingxia L

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Apr 27, 2022

Wonderful. Friendly to beginners but comprehensive enough. Well organized slides, basically 4 booklets on a large topic.

By Arshan A

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Aug 14, 2024

I want to thank all my teachers and whoever that made this course possible, I have learnt a lot and am thankful for it.

By Krishan S

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Sep 29, 2020

Great overview of the healthcare landscape in the US but also explains concepts that are applicable to other countries.

By Marcel M

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Apr 28, 2024

This is an excellent primer on the current State of AI in Healthcare. It opens the door for further interesting study.

By Maciej K

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Aug 8, 2021

Very good course for starting a new path in life in healthcare. Great introduction to the basics of healthcare system.

By Douglas A

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Apr 25, 2021

Great class, learned a lot about with a great overview of the healthcare industry from payer, provider, pharma, and AI

By Ethan W

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Dec 7, 2020

I am a worker in the biomedical field, and this course gives me a general understanding of the entire structure. Great

By Sarah R

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May 15, 2021

A rapid, coherent and detailed review of the healthcare system and the places data might be found and used within it.

By galaturka

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Nov 17, 2020

Very detailed and well educated sessions from great presenters. Thanks in advance for this valuable opportunity.