PA531
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PA531 - The US Health Care System and Health Care Policy
Course ID
033786
Course Description
This course will provide an overview of the groups, forces, politics and institutions that provide health care in the U.S.. After a brief look at the historical development of the institutions and providers of health care in the United States, current issues, proposed reforms, and other world-wide systems will be explored. Change agents and issues will be thoroughly explored to help the student assess this dynamic system. Graduate-level requirements include one 18 page paper, 20 minute group presentation, additional readings, leading a group.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
GRD - REG OR ALT (Regular or Alternative Grades)
Course Requisites
May be convened with
PA431
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No