HCMT 535 - Health Care Law

Students learn to apply elements of regulation law and ethics to the administrative process in a variety of healthcare settings and situations. Healthcare administrators can avoid many legal disputes by understanding basic concepts such as patient rights, informed consent and privacy regulations. Course themes include the legal barriers that interfere with process improvement malpractice, and the limits on sharing inforamtion across institutions. Students analyze recent legal developments, including the Affordable Care Act, medical marijuana, and right to die legislation.
Prerequisite(s): Complete HCMT-515 concurrently or prior to HCMT-535.
Credit(s): 3