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University of Pennsylvania

U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

This course explores how statutes, regulations, common law, and market forces help or hinder three major goals of policy makers: increasing access, reducing cost, and improving quality. We will examine the Supreme Court’s rulings on the ACA and other legal aspects of modern health care reform. Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to describe the laws, regulations, common law and market forces that shape our health care system and identify areas where ideas and innovation are needed; explain the malpractice system and how it influences medical practice; and analyze legal aspects of the ACA.

Status: Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Status: Medicare
BeginnerCourse10 hours

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DJ

5.0Reviewed Aug 29, 2020

This course is helping better understand the rationale for decisions made by providers

FS

5.0Reviewed Dec 25, 2024

Clear, to the point. Very useful for someone who's not familiar with the US healthcare system

MG

5.0Reviewed Nov 8, 2025

I really enjoyed learning within this course. It has helped me understand the fundamentals of healthcare law and operations within a medical facility.

DR

4.0Reviewed Apr 13, 2020

Very good course, although some of the readings are over my learning objectives and wish to learn in a more practical way.

HP

5.0Reviewed Nov 3, 2024

Very interesting information and well explained. Thank you so much.

AS

5.0Reviewed Jun 21, 2020

Organized and presented incredibly well! The resources provided in the course will be super helpful references.

LW

5.0Reviewed Mar 14, 2023

Great introduction into health policy and various relevant insurance topics

AL

5.0Reviewed Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Ruger is an excellent speaker, engaging and informative. Would highly recommend this course for a basic understanding of the basis for some of our healthcare laws, statutes and policies.

FR

5.0Reviewed Feb 27, 2020

Excellent Course and professor, Great service of Coursera to have such knowledge available for learners

S

5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2023

This was a very informative course and it forced me to think critically. I enjoy the challenge.

YH

5.0Reviewed Jul 16, 2024

very interesting course, well presented! the materials are helpful and inspiring

ER

5.0Reviewed Jul 16, 2023

Exceptional! I attended public health school and never learned this content. This should be a required course in public health studies.

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