Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Explore the complex intersection of law and health systems in this program designed for legal professionals, providers, practice managers, or administrators. As a healthcare leader, you’ll be prepared to identify potential concerns that require legal consultation. Learn the common legal issues that relate to healthcare facilities and providers, including professional liability, patient privacy, and payment system management.
At a Glance
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Skills You'll Learn
Assess, influence, and implement legal issues affecting health policy
Assess laws that affect payment systems in healthcare with an emphasis on fraud and abuse
Handle intellectual property, research regulations, and introducing new medical products to market
Curriculum
Master of Science in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Healthcare Management program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.
Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Managing Legal Issues in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals are in demand! Employment of healthcare professionals is expected to increase 18% over the next decade.
Employment growth is primarily due to an aging population, which is increasing demand for healthcare services.
Health policies continue to change at the local and national level, leading to an increase in legal issues facing the health industry, according to Bloomberg Law.
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation & Associations
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
To ensure our programs meet industry needs, the curriculum is closely aligned with national organizations such as the American College of Healthcare Executives and Medical Group Management Association, as well as local organizations such as the Denver Medical Study Group.