Health Equity and Socioeconomic Disparities
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Overview
Subject area
CHE
Catalog Number
230
Course Title
Health Equity and Socioeconomic Disparities
Department(s)
Description
In this course, students are introduced to an overview of the U.S. healthcare system. The historical background of the shift from an acute care hospital- based system to a chronic/preventive care ambulatory focus and influence of current trends such as the Affordable Care Act and the aging population are addressed. Students will examine differences between non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizations, and how quality, safety, and competition within the healthcare industry impact patient care. Assignments and discussions provide opportunities to compare and contrast the U.S. healthcare system to other nations’ healthcare systems.
Typically Offered
All Terms
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
1
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
036090