HS 0530 - Managerial Epidemiology

Fall 3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive introduction to the application of the principles and tools of epidemiology to the management of health services. The tools of epidemiology are important for purposes of planning, monitoring, and evaluation of population health. With shift in healthcare policy and system changes a focus on population health is required in addition to individual health. Managing the health of populations requires an understanding of the factors that influence population health, as well as how those factors are associated with health care organizations and systems performance. The methods of managerial epidemiology can be applied to healthcare planning and quality of care, financial management and evidence-based decision making. Prerequisites: admission to MHA program or permission of instructor. Course Charge: $45.00 Health Science Program Charge