WHP 4850 - Population Health, Health Policy, and Healthcare Delivery

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Population health, described as the health of groups of individuals within a community, city, county, state, or country, has been placed on the forefront of health care in the United States. This course intends to enhance students’ understanding of health issues faced by populations and collaborative efforts among public health, health care systems, and other organizations to improve health outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the continuum of care, policy synthesis, evidence-based care, population health research, and patient and community engagement.
Prerequisite(s): HS 2000