309.620.01
Managed Care and Health Insurance
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
M, W, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
This course is intended for students with some basic knowledge of the US health care system. 300.651 or a similar courses or consent of instructor.
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Presents an overview of major issues related to the design, function, management, regulation, and evaluation of health insurance and managed care plans. Provides a firm foundation in basic concepts pertaining to private and public sector health insurance/benefit plans, both as provided by employers and government agencies such as Medicaid and Medicare. Explores population care management techniques, provider payment, organizational integration, quality and accountability, cost-containment, and public policy.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify issues related to the design, function, management, regulation and evaluation of health insurance programs and managed care organizations, including HMOs
- Distinguish between both private and public sector programs available within the U.S. and other countries with organized health care programs
- Function as managers, policy analysts or evaluators of health insurance/managed care programs
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 55% Final Paper
- 15% Quizzes
- 30% Midterm Paper