HCA 611 - Evolution of the U.S. Health Care System, Health Disparities and Policy

Units: 4
Provides critical examination of the U.S. health care system, including definitions of health and health determinants, key policies, health disparities, the role of insurance, reform efforts, and the influence of different system stakeholders including providers, patients, policymakers and payers.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MS-HCA or MPA program.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
Grading: A-F grading only.