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PHARMACY IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

S&APHM 411
Course Description

Orientation to the US health care system and pharmacy's integral role within it. Address roles and responsibilities of different individuals and organizations involved in the provision of health care, issues of insurance coverage, reimbursement, and payment for health care services. Apply principles of personnel management in pharmacy practice.

Prerequisites

Declared in Doctor of Pharmacy program

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.71

5.51% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.33% from Historical

A Rate
60.63%

49.81% from Historical

Class Size
127

-1.95% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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