Adv Concepts in Physio Patho

0-4 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course examines the complex political, economic, and social forces that shape health care systems. It provides an introduction to general principles of health care organization, financing and regulation, and then sets forth a dynamic comparison of various approaches to health care delivery systems in different parts of the world. Current policy initiatives are analyzed for their impact on cost, quality, access and the health of populations. Students develop beginning skills in the epidemiological approach to population-based health care systems.