HLT 3710 Healthcare Research, Analysis, and Planning

Concentrates on the use of market research and planning data in the healthcare industry which are used extensively for measuring clinical outcomes, monitoring quality and satisfaction, and making strategic business decisions in such areas as product planning and market development. This class will provide students with an overview of how information is collected and applied. Students will gain an understanding of how public health data is gathered and monitored to ensure public safety, how healthcare providers are routinely collecting satisfaction and quality data that is publicly reported by the government to the general public, and how healthcare providers conduct their proprietary research to guide their business decision-making.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Junior standing (55 semester hours earned) or above.