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BUS 645 - Issues in Health Policy (3)


The purpose of this course is the provide learners with an overview of the U.S. health care system and related policy challenges such as the Affordable Care Act, healthcare spending, government financing programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, the healthcare needs of an aging population, and the role of the pharmaceutical industry. Four components that form the basis for issues in health policy will also be explored, which include economics, need and demand, the regulatory environment, and quality of care.