HCA 110 Introduction to Health Policy and Health Policy Analysis
This introductory course in the Health Policy and Management program is part of the HCP/HCA program for undergraduates at MSMU. For students accepted in the program, this course will explore core topics in the study of health and health care delivery in the United States including the distribution of health and disease in society, the organization of the U.S. health care system, the roles and behaviors of key stakeholders, the historical context for developments in public health and medicine, the quality and accessibility of health care services, and current events in health care reform. Using a comparative perspective, students will develop an understanding of foundational concepts and concerns in medicine, public health, and health policy in the United States that will provide the framework of future research and careers in health policy and management.
Prerequisite
To enroll in this program, students must have approval of HCP and HCA directors, complete program application, and be accepted to the program.
Distribution
HCA