Healthcare Utilization
Population Management and Public Health

  • 5-7 hours

    Learning time

  • Online

    Independent, self-paced learning

  • Practical Application

    Practical approach for immediate application

  • Comprehension Check

    Concluding quiz to ensure grasp of key concepts

    Essential Knowledge and Practical Understanding

    Improving health outcomes goes beyond treating individual patients—it requires a broader focus on populations, prevention, and coordinated care. Gain an understanding of the key concepts of population health management and the growing role of public health in shaping modern healthcare systems.

    Who It's For

    Ideal for clinicians and administrators alike who want to have a more practical understanding of population management and public health and their role in utilization 

    What You'll Learn

    • Define key concepts in population health management, including public health, risk stratification, and value-based care.
    • Describe the role of population health strategies in improving community and healthcare system outcomes.
    • Summarize current challenges, trends, and global perspectives in population health and public health initiatives.
    • Explain how data, policy, and coordinated care approaches contribute to effective population health management.

    Why It Matters

    Population management and public health transform utilization management from a reactive gatekeeping exercise into a proactive, data-driven strategy that uses broad health trends to preemptively address patient needs, ensuring that limited resources are prioritized for prevention and wellness rather than just late-stage interventions.
    Dr. Dalton M. Benson
    Subject Matter Expert

    Dr. Benson is an internal medicine specialist and Medical Director at Access Health Care Physicians with 30 years of experience within the managed healthcare industry. In addition to internal medicine, he has worked extensively in geriatrics and dementia, acting in Director and Chief roles, as well as an Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Gerontology.

    Patrick Jones - Course author