LDRS 509 21st Century Health Care Systems and Policy

This course presents a broad overview of the health care delivery system and the interplay of health care policy. This course will explore the organization of health care, the workforce, financing, health care costs and value, management and the utilization of health information technology. This course also provides the opportunity to learn about population and public health, health and behavior and meeting the needs of vulnerable populations. The United States Health Care System is also contrasted with the systems in England, Canada, France and China. Finally, the course provides some idea about the future of health care delivery.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Understand the role and challenges of health policy.
2. 2. Evaluate different components of the health care system including population health, public health and the delivery of care to special, vulnerable populations.
3. 3. Describe the challenges of delivering medical care including workforce, financing, cost, quality, management and technology.
4. 4. Contrast the U.S Health care system with other countries including England, Canada, France and China.
5. 5. Understand key concepts related to the future of the U.S. Health Care system.