PH 4000 Health Policy, Politics and Law
Provides a foundation for understanding institutions of government and the impact of government on public health and health care services in the U.S., including Constitutional issues (quarantine v. individual freedom, etc); federalism and intergovernmental relations; health politics and impact on health policy; current issues in health reform, and their impact on public health; and the role of advocacy organizations in political change â€" 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite:
PH 2001 or
PH 3001 or consent of the instructor.