PUBH.2070 The U.S. Healthcare System (Formerly 31.321 and PUBH.3210)
Id: 004488
Credits: 3-3
Description
This introductory course focuses on the organization, financing and delivery of healthcare in the United States. Students will learn about the public and private sectors of the healthcare system and examine the effects of market competition and government regulation. Students will be exposed to healthcare systems of other countries. Students will also explore major issues currently facing providers, hospitals as well as the pharmaceutical and health insurance industries in the United States.
Prerequisites
PUBH.1021 Introduction to Public Health, and ENGL.1020 College Writing II, or Public Health minors.
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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.