This course introduces the U.S. healthcare system. Emphasis is given to the government's dominant role in health care delivery, payment and regulation, as well as the differences between public health and health care systems. The social justice implications of cost, quality and access are highlighted.
Outcomes: At the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe the evolution of health care in America and the influence of history on the current health care system; 2) Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the U.S. health care system; 3) Identify at an introductory level the political, economic and social factors that shape the US health care system; 4) Describe the inter-relationships among healthcare stakeholders including providers, suppliers, payers' workforce, and consumers; 5) Recognize the issues of health care disparities, access to care and social justice present in the current US health care system; 6) Identify criteria for evaluating the evolving and changing US health care system.
Outcomes: At the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe the evolution of health care in America and the influence of history on the current health care system; 2) Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the U.S. health care system; 3) Identify at an introductory level the political, economic and social factors that shape the US health care system; 4) Describe the inter-relationships among healthcare stakeholders including providers, suppliers, payers' workforce, and consumers; 5) Recognize the issues of health care disparities, access to care and social justice present in the current US health care system; 6) Identify criteria for evaluating the evolving and changing US health care system.