PA 536 Healthcare Law & Ethics

Explores the legal and regulatory issues faced by executives responsible for delivering healthcare and social services in the not-for-profit and government sectors. The course uses readings and case analyses to develop an understanding of the range of actions available to healthcare and social service executives and the effect limitations on actions can have on the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the services provided. The issues of privacy concerns, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary responsibility are explored.