Healthcare Law & Ethics

PREREQUISITE:  None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Healthcare Law & Ethics is a comprehensive graduate-level course designed for students in the Master of Health Administration program. This course explores the complex intersections of law, ethics, and healthcare administration in the United States. Students will examine fundamental federal and state healthcare regulations, analyze ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings, and develop strategies for ensuring organizational compliance and ethical decision-making. The course emphasizes applying legal and ethical principles to real-world healthcare scenarios, preparing students to navigate the complex landscape of modern healthcare administration.

Students will also explore the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare law and ethics, assessing the implications of AI-driven technologies on patient care, privacy, and regulatory compliance. By evaluating AI applications in healthcare settings, students will develop competencies in integrating emerging technologies within ethical and legal frameworks, preparing them to address the evolving challenges in modern healthcare administration. Through case studies, policy analyses, and interactive discussions, students will develop critical thinking skills essential for leadership roles in healthcare organizations.

AQUIRED SKILLS:

• Legal and Ethical Frameworks
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Emerging Healthcare Technologies

UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:

• Interpreting fundamental federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, EMTALA, and the Affordable Care Act.
• Analyzing the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare administrators in various settings.
• Evaluating potential legal risks and liabilities in healthcare operations and developing mitigation strategies.
• Understanding how law and ethics are essential to health care practitioners.
• Applying ethical principles and theories to resolve complex healthcare dilemmas.
• Assessing healthcare contracts’ legal and ethical implications, including informed consent and end-of-life decisions.
• Examining the impact of healthcare reform on legal and ethical aspects of healthcare delivery.
• Analyzing the legal and ethical considerations in healthcare quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Evaluating the role of professional ethics codes in healthcare administration.
• Interpreting the legal and ethical aspects of health information management and technology.
• Assessing the legal and ethical considerations in healthcare marketing and advertising.
• Analyzing the legal and ethical implications of healthcare mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Evaluating strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and managing conflicts of interest in healthcare settings.
• Examining the legal and ethical aspects of research involving human subjects in healthcare.
• Analyzing the legal and ethical considerations in public health emergencies and disaster management.
• Evaluating the impact of cultural diversity on legal and ethical decision-making in healthcare administration.
• Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare law and ethics, assessing the implications of AI-driven technologies on patient care, privacy, and regulatory compliance.