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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