Health Law in America LAW 867

Course Number: LAW 867

Course Credits: 4

This course examines the complex assortment of laws and regulations that govern the delivery of health care in America, including the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare), Medicare, and Medicaid, among others. Students will explore health care policy and procedures, including regulation of both health care professionals and health care institutions. Among the numerous topics touched upon in this course are managed care, access to care, not-for-profit organizations, fraud and abuse, and antitrust.