Courses of Study through eCornell 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Courses of Study through eCornell 2024-2025

Healthcare Law Certificate


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.

Key Takeways


  • Identify the structure and requirements of compliance programs, analyzing key areas in which problems may arise
  • Recognize the various types of patient consent that healthcare providers are required to obtain
  • Identify institutional obligations and procedures for emergency room screening
  • Identify possible risks and safe harbors for Anti-Kickback Statute activities
  • Examine laws that are designed to prevent and penalize discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics

What You’ll Earn


  • Healthcare Law Certificate from Cornell Law School
  • 50 Professional Development Hours (5 CEUs)

Who Should Enroll


  • Healthcare professionals and executives
  • Healthcare providers and administrators
  • Health policy makers
  • Public health department employees
  • Patient advocates
  • Lawyers
  • Doctors
  • Medical research professionals
  • Compliance and risk management professionals

Total Investment


  • 2.5 months with 3-5 hours of study per week

How To Enroll


For more information on how to enroll, please visit Healthcare Law Certificate.