The Health Care Safety Net & Marginalized Populations

Harvard HSPH

This course examines the U.S. health care safety net. We will analyze several key components of the health care system related to the care for low-income populations: Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, community health centers, public hospitals, and state-based programs. We will also explore issues related to the health care of underserved and marginalized populations including Native Americans, immigrants, people experiencing homelessness, individuals with disabilities, and people…