CHS - 510 Health Care in America: An Overview for Health Professions for Students

Health Care in America is designed for students who are entering a health profession. Faculty leaders from across the Medical Center present topics that address contemporary issues in America’s health care system. Examples include the organization and delivery system, the economics and financing of health care, the national’s health care workforce, long-term care, technology and health care, biomedical ethics, health policy and the public’s health, and future directions of America’s health care system. Following presentations, the class breaks into interdisciplinary groups lead by faculty to explore those and other class-developed questions about health care in America. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Credit Hours: (2)