Course Description
A framework for students to analyze how health care is organized and delivered in settings around the world. The course will engage students in a comparative analysis of health indicators in different countries. Students will undertake a detailed analysis of health care delivery, financing, and workforce issues.
Athena Title
Comparative Hlthcare Syst
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HPAM 7650E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
In this course, students will develop the ability to: • Articulate the main issues of organization, financing, and delivery of healthcare systems worldwide • Compare and contrast the characteristics of the U.S. healthcare system with other countries • Evaluate the impact of history and culture on healthcare delivery and development • Critically analyze the various roles of government in healthcare worldwide
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to Health Systems 2. Comparing Health System Performance 3. Financing and Organization of Health Systems 4. Health Systems in North America 5. Health Systems in Europe 6. Health Systems in the Middle East and Africa 7. Health Systems in Asia and the Pacific Region 8. Health Systems Throughout the World 9. Small Country Innovations 10. Health Systems in Crisis and Disaster