This course explores healthcare quality and emerging pay-for-performance reimbursement methodologies. Analyzes the complexities of quality, the measurement and improvement of quality, and explores measures from a variety of organizations and comparison sites. Introduction to key theories and concepts, models of quality improvement as the basis for improved outcomes and reimbursement.
This class requires use of Canvas with no required in-person meetings. Students will complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 17.5 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check Welcome to CityOnline. Textbooks: Shaw, Elliott, Isaacson & Murphy. 2019. Quality and Performance Improvement in Health Care, 7th Edition. AHIMA Press. - required Anne B. Casto, RHIA, CCS and Elizabeth Layman, PhD., RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA. Principles of Healthcare Reimbursement, 7th Edition. AHIMA Press. – required Health Information Management Technology, An Applied Approach, Nanette Sayles, AHIMA Press, Most recent edition (required)
PREREQ.: HIT 50B COREQ.: HIT 73A Recommended Preparation, Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: HIT 63; HIT 76