HCP-100: Introduction to Health Care Policy

Semester: Fall

Credit: 1.0

Syllabus: Click here for syllabus

Faculty: Sheila Burke, David Stevenson

Schedule

Day Time Location
First Day 9/8
Meet Day T 4:10 PM - 6:00 PM L130
Review

Description

The aim of this course is to provide students with an overview of the U.S. health care system, its components, and the policy challenges created by the organization of this system.  During the fall 2009 we will give special attention to the ongoing congressional efforts to reform the system.  To do so, we will focus on the major health policy institutions and important issues that cut across institutions.  The policy institutions include the major insurers, the federal budget process, and Congress.  In addition special focus will be given to the quality of care, prescription drugs, and the role of consumers in health care.  The course will be organized as a seminar.  The instructors will introduce topics and guide discussions.  Students are expected to actively participate in the discussion.  Literature from economics, politics, medical sociology, and ethics will be incorporated into discussions and written exercises.  No disciplinary background is assumed, nor is any special familiarity with the field of health care required.