MPA3030
HEALTH POLICY
Other titles (2)
- U.S. HEALTH CARE POLICY
- United States Health Care Policy
- Department
- Master of Public Admin.
- Terms offered
- 8
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: The accessibility, cost and delivery of healthcare is a daily challenge, and a broad topic for discussion in America. The issues are debated on the campaign trail, in Congress and in corporate board rooms. The main challenge in front of our nation is to deliver effective healthcare services at an affordable cost while maintaining quality of care. In this course the student will develop an understanding of the many different insurers and government agencies that are responsible for providing access to and actual delivery of healthcare services. The course will focus on current critical issues in healthcare: the Medication Modernization Act (Medicare Part D), Medicaid, Universal Healthcare, the high cost of drugs, the Massachusetts Healthcare Connector, the growing number of uninsured in America, healthcare reform. Additionally, the course will explore the significant impact of the baby boomer generation on the healthcare industry, increased life expectancies, the presidential elections effect on healthcare issues, and future technology initiatives (e-prescribing and electronic medical records).
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2008–2015
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 6% chance, high confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2015 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2012 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2011 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2010 | 2 sections | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2009 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2008 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM JC102 20112008
- Tue, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF202 2010-1
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2015 | Rafal T. Pawliczak | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 99 enrolled | 33745 |
| Spring 2014 | Rafal T. Pawliczak | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 99 enrolled | 33745 |
| Spring 2013 | Unlisted | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 99 enrolled | 32974 |
| Fall 2012 | Michael A. Tutty | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 20 enrolled | 22490 |
| Fall 2011 | Michael A. Tutty | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 25 enrolled | 21699 |
| Spring 2011 | Michael A. Tutty | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 25 enrolled | 41000 |
| Fall 2010 | Michael A. Tutty | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 28559 |
| Fall 2010 | Michael A. Tutty | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 15 enrolled | 28699 |
| Fall 2008 | Timothy Cummins | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 25 enrolled | 25874 |