PHHE 661

Public Health Policy and Law

Introduction to the policymaking and legal processes that underpin the use of policy to solve public health problems, including the roles of ethics, advocacy, and evidence. Topics include skills to effectively assess and influence the policy change process. Development of a framework for analyzing public health policies. Case studies of current public health policy issues. Key topics include covering the uninsured, expanding prescription drug coverage, addressing rising healthcare costs, improving quality of care, providing services for long-term care, and preparing for public health emergencies

Units: 3.0