INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES

Name: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES
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PUBAFFR 201

课程描述

Offers an introduction to health policy in the United States. Examines the ways in which government plays a role in the provision and regulation of health care. Explores key aspects of health policy including the economics of health care (e.g., paying for and access to health care; the health care workforce; the role of markets and consequences of market/government failures, public policy that supports or promotes health; health care outcomes, quality, and disparities; and tools for evaluation) and special topics of interest such as policy addressing risky health behaviors, aging, mental health, and the Affordable Care Act. Think critically about public and private health issues using the policy analysis process, including policy interventions and their justifications, and gain skills in articulating and communicating policy positions.

先修课程

None

满足要求

PUBAFFR 360

学分

开课时间

Not Applicable

平均绩点

3.89

7.74% 相比历史数据

完成率

100%

1.6% 相比历史数据

A率

87.63%

49% 相比历史数据

班级规模

35.43% 相比历史数据

Cumulative Grade Distribution

教师 (2026 Summr)

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