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This course covers the
measurement of baseline health status and the processes and
outcomes of medical care. Specific methods for describing severity
of illness, resource use, appropriateness of care, quality of
care, and patient satisfaction are presented. Examples are drawn
from hospital care (for example, Diagnosis-Related Groups [DRG's],
MEDISGROUPS, and APACHE, and the Appropriateness Evaluation
Protocol [AEP]). The focus is on acute-care; issues involved
in measuring long-term care and ambulatory care are discussed.
Students will gain a conceptual understanding of the systems
and practical guidance in selecting, implementing, and evaluating
systems. Instructor: E.L. (Mendel) Singer, Ph.D.
Prerequisite: EPBI 460 or consent of instructor.
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