HIT 1501 — Health Insurance and Reimbursement 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the healthcare insurance and reimbursement landscape in the United States. Students will learn the basics of healthcare insurance, including private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. They will also explore the various reimbursement models used by healthcare providers including fee-for-service, capitation, and bundled payments. Students will learn about the components of a typical insurance contract including covered services, deductibles, coinsurance, co-pays, and how these elements affect the cost of healthcare for patients. (3 lecture hours)