Certificate Programs - eCornell
In today’s complex regulatory environment, healthcare compliance programs can affect outcomes for organizations as well as their patients.
This certificate program focuses on how and why healthcare organizations engage with both federal and state regulations to achieve and maintain compliance. You will begin by examining principal federal laws which apply to activities in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurers, and individual providers. As you progress through the courses, you will explore and identify categories of state law which relate to healthcare compliance. In addition, you will consider the legal obligations of your organization and discover how to design compliance programs to meet federal and state requirements.
You will also acquire an in-depth understanding of where to go for specific legal questions, gaining the sophistication to know what information is needed and what questions to ask as you work with your legal counsel. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained the skills to identify the critical legal issues that healthcare institutions face in the ordinary course of business.
For the best experience in this program, it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.