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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This course is an 11 hours course that is designed in such a way that a beginner can also be able to understand the full concept of the programme. Introduction to Healthcare certification by Coursera is fully in online mode and provides the solution and strategy which can be implemented in the current system to make it more efficient and to improve the overall healthcare delivery.

The instructor of this course is Nigam Shah, who is an Associate Professor and Academic Director of AI in the Healthcare Specialization department at Stanford University. The other instructors are Laurence Baker and Mildred Cho who are associate professors at Standford University. Introduction to Healthcare certification is also provided by Standford University. In this course, you will also learn about the fundamentals of the U.S. healthcare system and the key components of it like hospitals, pharmaceuticals, insurance and finance arrangements, and healthcare management. This course also has an overall rating of 4.8 on the provider’s portal.

The Highlights

Beginner Level
11 Hours Long Course
Expert Mentors
Certification from Standford University

Programme Offerings

Shareable Certificate
quizzes
assessments
subtitles

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	StanfordCoursera

In this course, Introduction to Healthcare certification fees is provided in a range of payment options. Candidates can choose between any of them. The portal will ask the candidate about How much time he needs to finish the course? There are 3 options to access the course.

The first one is for 1 month where the total study per week would be 18 hours/week and the candidate has to give Rs.6,577/per month. The second option is for 3 months where the total study per week would be 6 hours/week and the candidate has to give Rs.4,385/month. And the last option is of 6 months and the estimated study per hour would be 3 hours/ week with a payment of Rs.3,289/month.

Introduction to Healthcare Fee

Mode of Enrolment	Fee
1 Month Plan	Rs.6,577
3 Months Plan	Rs.13,155
6 Months Plan	Rs.19,732

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To get the certificate of Introduction to Healthcare, candidates must have passed all the assignments. Also, the candidate has to prepare all the projects given to him/her in the course. The projects can be quizzes, peer-graded assignments, or other assignments.

What you will learn

By the end of the Introduction to Healthcare training, you will be able to learn the challenges in the U.S. healthcare system especially the quality of care, access to care, and healthcare cost management. Introduction to Healthcare certification syllabus will explain to you the principal institution that acts as a pillar in the healthcare system of the U.S. A large part of the course also focuses on healthcare products, prescription drugs, and quality management.

Who it is for

The Introduction to Healthcare certification classes is ideal for candidates who want to become any of the following:

Admission Details

To apply for the Introduction to Healthcare online course you will have to follow these instructions:

Step 1- First you need to log in to https://www.coursera.org/

Step 2: Then click on Browse > Health > Health Informatics or you can directly access the course through https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-to-healthcare

Step 3- Click on the “Enrol for Free” option.

Step 4- For the free course, you can directly access the course by just filling up a simple form. You can also skip the form and directly access the course

Step 5- To get a paid course, click on the option of “Paid certificate” and choose a mode of payment.

Application Details

For the free course, the candidates need to fill up a form that contains information about their previous work experience, their current location, and their education.

For a paid course, first, you need to select a course plan. There are lots of course access options provided on the portal. After that, you just need to select a payment option. You will find different ways to pay for the course like Net Banking, VISA, EMI, and UPI.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction
A Simple Interaction Between Providers and Patients
The Problem of Risk
Solving the Problem of Risk: Risk Pooling
Insurance and Intermediaries for Risk Pooling
Beyond Patients, Providers, and Intermediaries: Other Players in the Health Care System
Overview of the Types and Roles of Intermediaries
Overview of the Types and Roles of Providers
Providers and Levels of Care
The Challenge of Rising Health Care Costs
The Challenges of Quality and Access
Lessons for AI and Data

Readings

Video Image Credit
Study Guide Module 1

Quiz

Reflection Exercise
Reflection Exercise
Reflection Execise
Knowledge Check

Videos

Characteristics of Physician Practices
Physicians, Intermediaries, and Networks
Fee for Service Payment
Procedure Codes and Diagnosis Codes
The Medicare Fee Schedule
Capitation Payment Systems: Overview and Structure
Capitation Payment Systems: Scope of Capitation
Episode-Based Payment Systems and Salary Systems
Risk Shifting in Physician Payment and Multi-Layered Physician Payment Arrangements
Incentives Created by Physician Payments
Lessons for AI and Data
Wrap Up

Reading

Study Guide Module 2

Quiz

Reflection Exercise
Reflection Exercise
Knowledge Check

Videos

Basic Operations and Characteristics of Hospitals
How Hospitals Relate to Physicians and Intermediaries
Hospital Payment Methods: Charge Masters/FFS and Per Diem
Hospital Payment Methods: DRGs
Hospital Payment Methods: Global Budgets
Hospital Payment Topics: Payments for Inpatient vs Outpatient Services, Hospital vs Physician Payments; Charges and Payments
Risk and Incentives in Hospital Payment
Independent Facilities - Structure and Payment
Health Care Systems and Larger Provider Organizations
Pay for Performance
EMRs, EHRs, and PHRs
Providers, Provider Incentives, Data, and Tools
Wrap Up

Readings

Video Image Credit
Study Guide Module 3

Quiz

Reflection Exercise
Reflection Exercise
Reflection Exercise
Knowledge Check

Videos

Intermediaries and their Goals
Intermediaries and the Broad Challenges Facing Health Care Systems
Networks and Selective Contracting
Provider Payment Methods and Levels
Patient Cost Sharing
Utilization Review, Gatekeepes, and Other Methods of Directly Influencing Care
Coverage Decisions
Combinations and Tradeoffs
Three Stereotypical Plan Designs: "Traditional," HMO, and PPO
Some More Recent Trends in Plan Design
Public and Private Plans (and Employer-Provided Private Insurance in the U.S.)
The U.S. Medicare Program
The U.S. Medicaid Program
Intermediaries: Lessons for Innovators
Wrap Up

Reading

Study Guide Module 4

Quiz

Reflection Exericse
Reflection Exercise
Knowledge Check

Videos

Health care products, approvals, and prescription drugs
Prescription Drug Approval Processes
Patents, Branded Drugs, and Generic Drugs
Patients, Insurance, Formularies, and Prescription Drugs
Intermediaries, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Drug Prices, and Rebates
Products and Prescription Drugs Wrap Up - Data and Opportunities for Innovation
Quality of Care Overview and Key Organizing Concepts
Overview, and Structural Quality Measures
Process Quality Measures
Outcome Quality Measures and Satisfaction Measures
Overview of Some Approaches to Improving Quality
Innovation and Data in Quality Improvement
Wrap Up

Readings

Video Image Credit
Study Guide Module 5

Quiz

Reflection Exercise
Reflection Exercise
Knowledge Check

Videos

Overview of AI applications in delivery of health care services and ethical issues
Ethical frameworks for health care and for AI
AI and incentives in health care delivery and payment structures
More examples of AI and incentives in health care delivery and payment structures

Readings

Exercise Reading
Study Guide Module 6

Quiz

Reflection Exercise
Reflection Exercise

Video

Course Summary

Readings

Final Assessment Note
Claim CME Credit
Full Study Guide

Quiz

Final Assessment

Instructors

Stanford Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When will I have access to lectures and assignments in this online course?

If you opt for a paid course, you will get all the modules of the course including certificates and graded assignments else you will only get access to the lectures, not the graded assignments.

2: What will I get if I subscribe to this Introduction to Healthcare online course?

You will earn a certificate from Standford University after subscribing to the course.

3: Is this course accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME)?

Yes, the Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

4: Is financial aid available in this Introduction to Healthcare online course?

Yes, financial aid is available for deserving candidates. Candidates can apply for the scholarship if they can’t afford the course fees.

5: What is the mode of the Introduction to Healthcare course?

The mode of this programme is online.