MHEO 440 Health Policy Analysis and Change
This course prepares students to analyze health systems and policies. Students study the history and foundations of the US health system and engage in comparative analyses of global healthcare systems through a lens of access, efficiency, and quality. Students learn core concepts of healthcare financing and insurance and examine coverage gaps. Students also examine law and policy processes and study how health is impacted by policies with and outside of traditional health domains, including education, transportation, housing, welfare, and labor. Finally, students consider opportunities and policy frameworks amenable to change and learn strategies for policy change.
Prerequisite
Must be in the MPH Online Program to be eligible to enroll in this course.