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Educational reform in health administration.
O Renick1, S Hodges, M McDonald
1Department of Health Administration, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos 78666, USA.
Medical Interface
|December 9, 1995
Summary
The healthcare industry requires changes in academic education. A graduate course on managed health organizations was developed to meet the demand for managed care education.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Administration
- Healthcare Management Education
Background:
- The healthcare marketplace is undergoing significant transformation.
- Academia must adapt to evolving industry demands.
- Key stakeholders, including students, industry leaders, and government, are calling for updated managed care education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a graduate course focused on managed health organizations.
- To address the growing demand for managed care education in health administration programs.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a graduate-level course.
- Curriculum focused on managed health organizations.
Main Results:
- A new course on managed health organizations was successfully offered.
- The course was designed to meet the expressed needs of various stakeholders.
Conclusions:
- Academic institutions need to transform their curricula to align with the changing healthcare landscape.
- Specialized education in managed health organizations is crucial for preparing future health administration professionals.