LPPS 6780 - The US Health Care System

Effective Start Date: 04/27/2018
Students will develop a basic understanding of the structure of the U.S health care system including both the delivery system and financing. Including access problems, cost drivers and quality problems inherent in the current health care system. As well as the underlying structure of the Affordable Care Act including state implementation of the Medicaid program and the creation of state exchanges. Cost containment will also be discussed.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Student Option