MD ID 6670 - Issues in Health Care of Frontier and Rural Populations

This course focuses on issues related to the delivery of primary health care services in rural, frontier, and under-served areas. The student will have the opportunity to investigate literature related to disparities, access challenges, and the impact of federal regulations related to reimbursement in providing health care in rural, frontier, and under-served populations. Investigation of possible solutions to issues unique to these populations will also be explored while working with individuals of other professions in a climate of mutual respect and shared values (IPEC 1).