SOCW 515: Integrated Health Care Policy and Services

Course Description

Integrated Health Care Policy and Services is examined from a multidisciplinary perspective including social, cultural, political, economic, ethical and legal issues. Integrated health care services are described in relation to various definitions of health and mental health conditions and access to care. Current problems and issues in integrated health care including government responsibility and source of authority, policy development and analysis, proposals for reforms, and financing and cost containment are discussed and analyzed. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit. Prerequisite: Admission to MSW program or consent of instructor. Restricted to those in the MSW and iMSW program.