Component 1; Unit 1: Introduction and History of Modern Health Care in the U.S.
Description:
This introductory unit covers definitions of terms used in the component, with an emphasis on paradigm shifts in health care, including the transition from physician-centric to patient-centric care, the transition from individual care to interdisciplinary team-based care, and the central role of technology in health care delivery. This unit also emphasizes the core values in U.S. health care.
Objectives:
- Define key terms in health care and public health.
- Describe components of health care delivery and health care systems.
- Discuss examples of improvements in public health.
- Define core values and paradigm shifts in U.S. health care.
- Describe the technology used in the delivery and administration of health care.
Component 1; Unit 1; Lecture 1a. comp1_unit1a_Lecture_Slides
Components of Health Care Delivery and Finance (25:54)
Component 1; Unit 1; Lecture 1b. comp1_unit1b_Lecture_Slides
How Public Health has Improved Health Care (11:35)
Component 1; Unit 1; Lecture 1c comp1_unit1c_Lecture_Slides
Core Values and Paradigm Shifts in U.S. Health Care (11:19)
Component 1; Unit 1; Lecture 1d comp1_unit1d_Lecture_Slides
Technological Advances in the Administration of Health Care (14:42)
Suggested Readings
Trivedi, A (2016). Overview of Health Care Financing. Merck Manual, Professional Edition. R. Porter. Kenilworth, NJ, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.