AHLT 5840 - Comparative Health Systems
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40656,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joseph Valko
Course Description
5840. Comparative Health Systems. Problems and issues facing global health care systems including access to care, financing and rationing of services. A major project is included. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Comparative Health Systems: Global Perspectives | Shi, L. and Greenhill, R. | 978-1-284-28926-8 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Module 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 Video: Polices and Politics of the US Health Care System |
Introduction To Health Systems | Student Introductions Discussion Board Posts: Chapter 2 &3 Chapter 2 & 3 Test |
| 10/26 | Module 2: Chapters 5 & 6 | Role of International Organizations in Health Systems United States |
Due 10/25 before 11:59:07pm: lms_1778065_1 Due 10/25 before 11:59:13pm: lms_1778066_1 Due 10/25 before 11:59:03pm: lms_1778067_1 Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: lms_1778068_1 |
| 11/2 | Module 3: Chapters 8 & 30 Video: Private Health Care and Health Care Options in Mexico Read Article: Peru |
Health Systems: Mexico and Peru | Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: lms_1778069_1 lms_1778070_1 |
| 11/9 | Chapters 9 & 11 | Health Systems: Brazil and United Kingdom | Due 11/8 before 11:59:25pm: lms_1778071_1 Due 11/8 before 11:59:26pm: lms_1778072_1 Due 11/8 at 11:59pm: lms_1778073_1 |
| 11/16 | Chapters 19 & 21 Read Articles: Japan and India Video: India |
Health Systems: India and Japan | Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: lms_1778074_1 Due 11/15 before 11:59:37pm: lms_1778075_1 Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: lms_1778076_1 |
| 11/23 | Chapters 26 & 28 Video: How to Understand US Health Care |
Health Systems During Crisis and Disaster Comparative Global Challenges and Opportunities |
Due 11/22 at 11:59pm: lms_1778077_1 lms_1778078_1 |
| 11/30 | Chapters 20 & 27 | China and The Business of Health Care | Due 11/29 before 11:59:02pm: lms_1778079_1 Due 11/29 before 11:59:46pm: lms_1778080_1 Due 11/29 at 11:59pm: lms_1778081_1 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.