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HEALTH SYSTEMS AND POLICY

PUBAFFR 863
Course Description

Explore factors that influence health outcomes in the United States. Review policies that affect the organization and financing of health care and public health systems. Apply systems approaches to evaluate health policy and health outcomes in the United States. Apply practical strategies to understand and communicate about health challenges and policy approaches to improve population health within complex, dynamic systems.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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