HSCI 2400 A (CRN: 12715)
Health Sciences: Hlthcare & Pub Hlth Syst US (A)
3 credit hours
About HSCI 2400 A
Summarizes and explains key aspects of the US healthcare and public health delivery systems, including the legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy, and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government with regards to healthcare and public health. Prerequisite: HSCI 1100.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: HSCI 1100; Open to degree and PACE students
Section Description
This course will summarize and explain key aspects of the US healthcare and public health delivery systems, including the legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy, and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government with regards to healthcare and public health.
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
1.Summarize the key characteristics and structures of the U.S. healthcare and public health systems.
2.Explain the legal, ethical, economic, social, and regulatory dimensions of healthcare and public health policy and issues.
3.Critique the structure of the health care system and its role in perpetuating access-based health disparities.
4.Examine federal health insurance programs and evaluate their connection to access to healthcare coverage for specific populations.
5.Interpret and analyze a current health/public health policy and issues.
Section Expectation
Students should expect to spend 4-6 hours a week on coursework outside of class, with additional time for larger assignments.
There is no required textbook. All content will be from peer-reviewed journal articles, news articles, think tank reports, videos, and podcasts. However, if you want to reference an introductory textbook, the following is a good option and it’s also available at the Dana Science Library:
Niles, N. J. (2023). Basics of the US health care system. Jones & Bartlett Learning. 5th Edition
Evaluation
Grades are based on attendance and participation, weekly assignments, quizzes, presentations, and a final project.
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