Course Detail
Units:
2.0
Course Components:
Internet
Enrollment Information
Course Attribute:
Online
Description
Introduces current health services research and methodology. Content areas include organizations of health services, providers, types of services, the role of government, and financing mechanism. Also addresses access of rural, minority, and underserved populations. Methodological topics are sampled from community assessments, small area variations, qualitative research, quasi-experiments, evaluation research, policy analysis, cost-effectiveness, and surveys.