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Learning Objectives

Develop a baseline understanding of U.S. health care organization and financing as applied to health and health care in Maine.
Consider health care organization and financing in the context of the Quadruple Aim.
- Improving population health
- Enhancing the patient experience
- Reducing the cost of care
- Improving provider satisfaction
Compare and contrast U.S. health care organization financing and quality to other high-income countries. Such as those within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Readings

Schneider, E., Sarnak, O., Squires, D., Shah, A., Doty, M. (2017, January 14). Mirror, Mirror 2017: International Comparison Reflects Flaws and Opportunities for Better U.S. Health Care. Retrieved from https://interactives.commonwealthfund.org/2017/july/mirror-mirror/
Lanksy, D. (2017, November 2). Solving the Payment Problem: A Purchaser's Perspective. Retrieved from NJEM Catalyst: https://catalyst.nejm.org/videos/solving-payment-problem-purchaser-perspective/
The Commonwealth Fund. (2016). International Health Care System Profiles: The U.S. Health Care System. Retrieved from https://international.commonwealthfund.org/countries/united_states/

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