— First Aid for Health Policy

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduces the fundamental concepts and tools of health policy which are becoming necessary for students and physicians to become invested and active participants in healthcare. Focuses on the basic principles of health policy–the structure of government, how a bill becomes a law, the role of legislative visits, the role of healthcare foundations in California, the role of non-profits in California, our current healthcare system after the Affordable Care Act. Learning Activities: Lecture. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail only. Learning Activities: Lecture. Grade Mode: Pass/Fail only.