Principles and Practice of Health Care Delivery
- HealthXcelerate
Group Enrollment Option A program that is a popular choice for organizations and institutions to purchase in bulk.
Dive into the structure of the U.S. health care delivery system and uncover the diverse types of care facilities, their primary functions, respective patient goals, and clinical providers through a framework of inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care.
- Online; Self-Paced
Enroll and gain access to course materials to complete at your own pace.
$495
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Certificate
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3-4 Hours
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Overview
In Principles and Practice of Health Care Delivery, led by David Levine, MD, MPH, MA, you will gain an understanding of the structure of the U.S. health care delivery system.
Uncover the diverse types of care facilities, their primary functions, respective patient goals, and clinical providers through a framework of inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care. This course will guide you in comparing these delivery models through the lens of quality, safety, patient experience, access, and cost. You will come to understand the patient’s health care journey through engaging stories detailing the benefits and challenges that come from each setting. This course also looks at how health care delivery is regulated in the U.S. and explores innovations that are underway both in the U.S and around the world.
Learning Objectives
- Compare the purpose and function of outpatient, inpatient, and home-based care settings.
- Analyze the benefits and challenges associated with each care setting.
- Explore the pathways a patient may take to access care in outpatient, inpatient, and home-based care settings.
- Recognize the role of industry and government in each delivery model.
- Discover how delivery models are evolving.
Who Should Participate
Health care professionals throughout the industry seeking better understanding of the health care system
About the Course
HealthXcelerate courses offer a foundational, 360‑degree view of the health care ecosystem, drawing on the expertise of Harvard Medical School faculty and industry leaders. With a focus on the patient experience, the curriculum explores how the U.S. system compares with those of other countries, how clinical care connects to the broader health care industry, and how patients navigate and influence the system. Learners who complete HealthXcelerate courses build fluency and credibility in communicating key issues, critically assessing barriers to quality and access, and identifying opportunities for leadership and innovation.
Who Should Enroll
This program will benefit industry and clinical leaders across the health care ecosystem; research and innovation managers with increasing global responsibility; entrepreneurs and consultants; business and technology professionals who work closely with health care organizations; and those transitioning into the health care space.
Bundle Pricing
Are you ready to elevate your educational journey and maximize the investment in your future?
You can bundle up to five courses. Bundle discounts apply to all courses selected. A bundle can consist of courses in the same upcoming enrollment period or the following enrollment period.
Two-course bundle: 25% discount
Three-course bundle: 30% discount
Four-course bundle: 35% discount
Five-course bundle: 40% discount
Faculty Leads
Each course within the HealthXcelerate program features Harvard Medical School faculty and leading experts in the field.
David Levine
MD, MPH, MA
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Medical Director, Strategy and Innovation, Brigham and Women’s Home Hospital
- Clinician investigator, Division of General Internal Medicine and Primary Care, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
HealthXcelerate is an excellent opportunity to learn more about all aspects of the U.S. health care system. The flexible course framework makes it easier to integrate into my busy work days than other programs.
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