HSS 5300W Introduction to Health Systems Science (Online)
Health systems are the foundation of health care delivery and an essential component of the public health landscape. This course is designed to provide M.P.H. students with an understanding of the components of a health system and alternative ways of understanding its structure, functions, and effectiveness. Through exploring both global and U.S. health systems within a comparative framework, students will learn to analyze the different choices that countries make in providing health coverage and health care to their populations and the challenges and benefits that these choices entail. This is an introductory survey course that enables students to learn essential concepts in each topic area.
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