Describe the main characteristics and historical evolution of the U.S. health care system in a global context.
Learn about the causes and impacts of rising health care costs in the United States.
Understand the significant advances and persistent challenges in the U.S. health care system.
Compare the health outcomes of U.S. health care with other developed countries.
Examine the financing mechanisms of the U.S. health care system, including sources of funding, insurance models, and payment systems.
In Foundations of the U.S. Health Care System, led by Bruce Landon, MD, MBA, MSc, you will gain an overview of the defining features of the U.S. health care system, including structure, financing, and stakeholders.
By exploring the origins and implications of employer-sponsored health care, you will see the challenges and trade-offs of access, cost, and quality. During this course, you will also discover how the U.S. system compares to international systems in terms of health outcomes, costs, payment models, and price regulations.
