Restriction(s): Admission to the MSN program. This course analyzes health care system issues, policies, and trends that impact nursing practice. Issues including reimbursement, pay for performance, capitation, quality, and safety are explored from historical, political and developmental perspectives. Conflicts that arise between economic and clinical priorities are examined. Trends, strategies, and mechanisms that enhance the delivery of high quality nursing care will be discussed. The course will focus on these matters as they affect education and scope of practice.