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PT 526 Legislative, Regulatory and Legal Processes

(2 credits)
This course reviews the use of legislation at all jurisdictional levels to create health policy. It includes analysis of key examples of recent legislation, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It examines the role played by a variety of stakeholders, including legislators, staff, lobbyists, and constituents. Use and misuse of data in the political decision making process is explored.