HHSM420 The U.S. Healthcare System (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): BPH400 , HHSM302  
This course covers the core structure of the U.S. healthcare system, including components of the system, financing, delivery of healthcare, and the consumer perspective.  Emerging healthcare trends and issues in the 21st century are explored, including the impact of healthcare and other policies and legislation on patients, providers, and payers.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Describe the structure and function of U.S. healthcare systems.
2. Analyze the impact of policy and political decisions on the healthcare system.
3. Describe and compare how healthcare delivery systems are organized and financed, including contrasting models in other areas of the world.  
4. Analyze the challenges of emerging healthcare trends and the impact on our public health systems and needs.