Health Policy Analysisand Advocacy (NUR*/PUBH) (NUR 7010 00)

Term: 2024-25 Summer

Faculty

Diane M Burgermeister
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Description

Critical analysis and advocacy of health care policies and their impact on communities is explored. Students analyze the effectiveness of various health policies, evaluating their influence on the structure and financing of healthcare, clinical practice, and health outcomes. Emphasis is placed on advocating for policy changes to address health disparities and inequities, and examining how policies affect social determinants of health. Skills needed to influence and implement policies that promote equitable and effective healthcare for all populations will be examined. Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 6120.