Curriculum Revision to Address a Changing Healthcare Enviornment

Curriculum Revision to Address a Changing Healthcare Environment. Authors: Dr. Peggy Johnson, Lander University; Sam Tolbert, Lander University; Health care reform, the Affordable Care Act and changes in the U.S. health care... [ view full abstract ]

Curriculum Revision to Address a Changing Healthcare Environment.
Authors: Dr. Peggy Johnson, Lander University; Sam Tolbert, Lander University;
Health care reform, the Affordable Care Act and changes in the U.S. health care system have necessitated modifying the scope and content of existing courses in the health care management curricula at Lander University. Recently, deficiencies in the quality of patient care, as well as patient safety issues, have led to calls for change in health professions education by healthcare organizations and the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The foundation for any proposed curricular revision or changes in teaching practices must be firmly grounded in a comprehensive review of the literature and input from students, alumni, and the professional health care community. The recent literature in the field and input form stakeholders will assist faculty with the curriculum evaluation and revision process. The process for curriculum change in the Lander University health care emphasis is described in this article.
Key Words: Healthcare Reform, Affordable Care Act, Curriculum, Healthcare Emphasis