LAS536 Public Policy of Health Care

This course provides a background of the historical, economic, social, technological, and philosophical forces that have shaped our current health care systems and their impact on the delivery of health care. A primary focus is the critical examination of balancing, cost, quality and access and how different national systems have evolved over time. The course further examines planning and policy cycles, the role of government as regulator and market maker, the status of major governmental initiatives and the projection of emerging trends. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Masters of Arts in Public Policy Program or consent of the Department. 3 semester hours