Healthcare Systems, Policy, and Social Determinants of Health

Catalog description

This course introduces DPT students to the healthcare system’s structure, policy impacts, and the role of contextual factors in shaping health outcomes. Learners explore the Quadruple and Quintuple Aims of healthcare, examining healthcare access, the clinician experience, and person-centered care. Key topics include healthcare costs, fiscal models, health informatics, and telehealth policies. Learners investigate the importance of interprofessional collaboration and health advocacy for all persons, communities, and populations. Students analyze the impact of policy on healthcare quality and access, preparing them to advocate for health solutions for all communities.