PHLT 313 Introduction to Health Policy and Management
Introduction to health policy making and health care organizations in the United States. Students will be introduced to concepts from public policy, economics, organizational behavior, and political science. Issues in U.S. health policy and the present organization of the U.S. health care system will also be reviewed. Essentials of health policy and law, including how policy and law can impact health care and public health systems. Use of practical tools such as: strategic planning, economic evaluation tools, and decision analysis will be covered.
Prerequisite
PHLT 101.