PBHLTH209W
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PBHLTH 209W - Comparative Health Systems
Course Title
Comparative Health Systems
Course Description
In the past decade, health systems and their role in global health have received increasing focus. While disease-focused, 'vertical programs', such as malaria and HIV/AIDs still command the lion's share of donor resources, it has become clear that the sustainability of disease programs depends on embedding them into a country's health system. This course provides a real world, practical understanding of health systems, based on a solid academic foundation. It introduces current debates about health systems, health financing, and universal health coverage in the international community. Students will use five key structural questions to analyze health care systems and their performance on quality, cost and access metrics.
Minimum
3
Maximum
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Feachem
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Restrictions.
Students will receive no credit for PB HLTH W209 after completing PB HLTH 209.
Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Summer
Duration (in weeks)
8
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
Online
Minimum Hours
12
Maximum Hours
12
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
8
Minimum Hours
6
Maximum Hours
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
Online
Minimum Hours
12
Maximum Hours
12