Health vs. Wealth

Quarters
Spring Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

We will explore the intersection where value meets cost in health care. We will review paradoxes and costs in the health care system that hinder patient access, preventative care, and treatment. The books Redefining Health Care and The 2019 Annual Health Reform Update will guide our study of unintended consequences and disconnects between incentives and desired outcomes. We will also consider broad-scale redesign of the system so as to bring outcomes into alignment with the good of the patient. We will view several films concerning redesigning the system. Further, we will study complementary and alternative treatments that can support healthier communities.

Registration

Course Reference Numbers
(4): 30087

Academic Details

health care, public health, public administration

4
25
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Schedule

Spring
2023
Open
Remote (S)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening
Schedule Details
Remote/Online
Olympia