Health Policy

Catalog description

Examines key health policy research topics and methods used in the field. The course is designed to provide students with an overview of health policy issues and research in the field while simultaneously developing rigorous critical analysis and research skills. Students will learn about a range of local, state, and federal policies in the U.S. to improve population health outcomes, including health care policies (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) and public health policies to promote health. They will also learn about the health policymaking process. Research articles in leading peer-reviewed journals in the fields of health policy, public health, health services research, economics, and political science will be emphasized.