DMSC 710 HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SCIENCE, ORGANIZATIONAL MICROECONOMICS AND FINANCE
This course focuses on understanding the healthcare macroeconomic ecosystem and the unique and innovative Maryland waiver system. The course introduces key concepts and analytical methods for formulating strategies that add value for patients as well as for providers and other organizations that affect health care delivery. The course covers foundational concepts of practice coding and reimbursement along with the strategic management of resources, partnerships, and innovation, for organizations that offer healthcare services in multiple areas. Through the application of course concepts to complex cases, the course develops depth of understanding and critical thinking skills in strategy formulation for future leaders involved in health care delivery and ongoing quality improvement.