Comparative Health Care Systems

SOCIOL 271

The interaction of historical, political, economic, cultural, and legal/ethical factors in how health care systems in high income [OECD] nations are organized and financed and to what end in terms of quality and health outcomes. Major focus on United States, England, and Canada, with select examples from other high income nations including Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan and Singapore.

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Curriculum Codes
  • CCI
  • EI
  • SS
Cross-Listed As
  • POLSCI 355
  • PUBPOL 335
Typically Offered
Fall Only