MML 606 - Policy and Regulation in Healthcare

Course unit(s): 1
For much of the 21st centrury, health care financing, regulation, and delivery have been prominent issues in American political life. The COVID pandemic increased attention to public health policy issues, including government delivery and intervention. Health care leaders should be aware of the evolving legal and regulatory environment for delivery, but also the policy process at local, state, and national levels. This course examines the health care public policy environment at different government levels. It draws on policy analysis, advocacy, legal studies, public finance, and public administration. Students learn about development and implementation processes from public regulators, licensors, and funders.