HSCI 314. Organization and Delivery of Health Services (3)

Examines how the behavior and interaction of health system components, consumers and the diverse interest groups in our nation impact the distribution and availability of healthcare resources, impede or increase access to care, change or create health entitlements like Medicare and Medi-Cal, and change provider reimbursement mechanisms. U.S., California and Los Angeles County public and private health systems are overviewed, as are systems of health delivery in other nations.