Title: Module 2 Introduction: (CU2 M2) Healthcare is Big Business
Course: SkillsCom CMA 112 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 2

Congratulations. You have completed the first Module and now you are ready to further add to the knowledge you have gained. Great job!

Continual technological advances in the medical industry have increased the cost of healthcare over the years. At the same time, the medical needs of the aging population have been increasing. Therefore, the medical insurance costs have been growing exponentially. In this Module, you will learn about the different players in the healthcare business and the laws and regulation pertaining to those respective players.

Course Outcomes:

- Identify how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to your profession.
- Apply local, state, and federal healthcare legislation appropriate to the healthcare practice setting.
- Differentiate between legal, ethical, and moral issues affecting healthcare.