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302.610.01 STATE HEALTHCARE POLICY

Term: 3rd term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: David Helms
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Acquaints participants with the critical role states play in developing and implementing policies that affect both health and health care. Reviews how the role of states has evolved within the US federal system of government where states and the national government both have significant responsibilities. Drawing upon the experience of implementing the health insurance exchanges in Maryland and Alabama, participants assess how state differences affect the implementation of a major new national health program--the Affordable Care Act.
Student Evaluation: Class participation (10%), Individual policy paper (50%) group exercise (40%)
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Wednesday 1:30 - 2:50
  • Friday 1:30 - 2:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: dhelms@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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