HSAM3600-L1 Fundamentals Of Health Policy (Fall 2024)

Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (10/19/2024 - 12/13/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 1 Seat!
Credits: 3

Course Description

Fundamentals of Health Policy will give students an overview of the health policy mechanisms (legislative, regulatory, judicial, and private) that shape the way health care is delivered in the United States. The course will show how policy translates into practice in the context of important health care issues such as insurance coverage, Medicare and Medicaid. The course will give students an orientation into health policy challenges such as the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act.

Prerequisite: HSAM2300 & HSAM2350 3 Credits

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Jillian Harrington, Ed.D.
Part-Time Faculty
Psychology

harringtonj@rmu.edu
Scaife Hall 009
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