Course Name: PH 40195/PH 60195 Global Perspectives on Health Insurance
Description: This immersive course introduces students to health insurance systems with a comparative focus on the U.S. and Italian models, framed within a global public health perspective. Students will examine the evolution, structure, and financing of these two distinct systems, alongside insights from other countries. By integrating concepts from business, economics, policy, and public health, the course explores how differences in insurance design affect population health outcomes, equity, and access to care. Learning is enriched through field visits, case studies, and professional interviews conducted in Florence, providing a unique, experiential understanding of both systems in context.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: None
This course is offered through the Kent Campus. Please review course tuition at /tuition to find costs for Kent campus tuition.