Introduction to Healthcare
With the help of this course, you will be able to learn about the U.S. healthcare system and the challenges this present system faces.
Beginner
Online
1 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
This course is an 1 week 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
- 1 week 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 |
Introduction to Healthcare Fee
Mode of Enrolment | Amount |
1 Month Plan | Rs. 1,699 |
3 Months Plan | Rs. 1,166 |
6 Months Plan | Rs. 867 |
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:
- Pharmacist
- Doctoral Researcher
- Medical Representative
- Doctor
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
Assignments
- 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
Assignments
- 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
Assignments
- 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
Assignments
- 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
Assignments
- Reflection Exercise
- Reflection Exercise
Video
- Course Summary
Readings
- Final Assessment Note
- Claim CME Credit
- Full Study Guide
Assignments
- Final Assessment
Instructors
Stanford Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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.
You will earn a certificate from Standford University after subscribing to the course.
Yes, the Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Yes, financial aid is available for deserving candidates. Candidates can apply for the scholarship if they can’t afford the course fees.
The mode of this programme is online.