Health Policy

Catalog description

Healthcare in the U.S. is financed and delivered by a complex mix of public and private entities. In this course, we will examine the basic features of the U.S. healthcare system. Who are the major players and how do they interact? What are their incentives and how does policy influence their behavior? We will explore a series of foundational issues in the context of the U.S. system including the goals of a healthcare system, how to think about healthcare spending, and the role of the healthcare system and health policy in both generating and addressing disparities in health. We will also examine the major institutional features of the US healthcare system how policy affects individuals and organizations, and the implications for the health and well-being of individuals and populations.