MCLIN 260 - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SYSTEMS & POLICY

[25 Hours]

Introduction to Health Systems & Policy will build on knowledge gained in L1 year during Foundations of Population Medicine and Health Systems with a special focus on understanding the US healthcare system and those of other nations, the policy-making process, and critical analysis of both established policies and current proposals. This course will cover the basis of health insurance, drivers of cost, and components of the Affordable Care Act. The goal at the end of this course is for non-MD/MPH track medical students to understand current trends in US and international health policy, how they will affect future practice as a physician, and understand important components of the US healthcare system at the local and national level. Course participants will be expected to apply skills learned by developing a policy memo on a particular issue or developing a policy brief on a specific healthcare topic. Prerequisites: Completion of Year 1 of Medical School