Discuss health care reimbursement systems, reimbursement methodologies, and payment processes throughout the health care industry. Examine the complex financial systems within today's health care environment and provide an understanding of the basics of health insurance, public funding programs, managed care contracting, and how services are paid. Prerequisite: MDC 101, MDC 103 (formerly HIT 217), and MDC 105 (formerly HIT 218) with a grade of C or better in each course; or permission of the program coordinator. Corequisites: MDC 201 (formerly HIT 221) and MDC 275 (formerly HIT 275).
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits
Section: 002
Ways to take the class: Online
Start Date: 01/22/2026
End Date: 04/17/2026
Location: Online
Room: TBA
Instructor: TBA (Subject to change)
Class Size: 20
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