COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Prof. Marc A. Rodwin,

3 credits day; 3 credits evening.

Exploring health care systems in other countries help us understand our own. It also provides a laboratory of experiments that policy makers can look to when considering American reforms. This course builds on knowledge acquired in Health Law & Policy, which is a prerequisite. The course explores some fundamental issues in organizing health care systems and compares how these are addressed in selected countries. It highlights key alternative approaches and how other countries differ from the United States. The course examines how health insurance is organized and financed and how physicians and hospitals are paid and regulated. It explores the roles of the market, the state, and organized medicine in regulating medical practice, controlling health care spending, promoting access, and promoting quality. Grading is based on take-home mid-term exam (around week 9), and a paper submitted at the end of the semester on an issue in comparative health law and policy. Not offered 2012-2013

Prerequisite: Health Care Law & Policy or written permission from the instructor.

Enrollment is limited: 20

Elective Course

Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements

Meets International Law Concentration Requirements

Take Home Exam Required

Final Paper Required

Comparative Law