HCA 310 - Health Policy and Reform

This course discusses, analyzes, and critiques past, current, and developing health policy issues and legislation. Central to the course are (a) examining processes and procedures by which health policy, laws, and regulations are developed, implemented, and modified at the federal and state levels, (b) identifying stakeholders and evaluating their roles in policy formation, (c) assessing the dynamics and impact of politics in health policymaking, and (d) comparing and contrasting how other countries are addressing fundamental health policy issues.

Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): HCA 110
General Education Designations: Diversity & Power, Experiential Learning
Offered: May term of odd years.