PUBPOL 5540

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PUBPOL 5540
Health Law

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course examines how health law and regulations affect health care systems so that administrators and executives can proactively plan to avoid pitfalls that impede operational efficiencies, quality of care delivered and organizational profitability.


Prerequisites PUBPOL 2350 or PUBPOL 5570.

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-HE)

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of substantive legal doctrine fundamental to this course (e.g., case law, legal concepts, legal principals, regulations and statutes), to identify and evaluate ethical considerations and other requirements professionals and organizations must comply with in the practice of medicine.
  • Describe the legal issues that affect health care providers and apply legal reasoning and analysis to solve problems in a logical and structured manner to issues covered in this course.
  • Explain how risks arise by examining real life cases involving fraud and abuse, tort liability, medical malpractice, and be able to communicate effectively as to the legal reasoning and analysis of these cases.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12974 PUBPOL 5540   LEC 001

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    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Health Administration students.