BSLW8005 · Business Law

Our Regulated Health Care Industry

Carroll School of Management

The U.S Health Care system (or some would argue the lack thereof) often dominates the political, legal, and social policy discussion space. This course is intended to provide a survey-style baseline for educated participation in the discussions and perhaps, ultimately, active participation in the industry solutions going forward. After reviewing the historical context - how did we get here - this course will delve into the current structure of the healthcare services industry and how the legal system has helped shape that structure. Thematically, we will examine equity in access to care, industry efficiency, and quality of care. Across these themes, where has the market failed, and what have legal system players and other market constituents done to address the failures? Topics will include the advent and growth of managed care; provider organization structures; Affordable Care Act and health care reform efforts and concepts; the triple aim of improved patient experience and much more.