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This course provides an overview of policy decisions related to the organization, financing, and delivery of health care in the global community. Social, ethical, cultural, economic, and political issues that affect the delivery of health services; including community, public and private, are critically analyzed. National and international models for development of health policies and advocacy will be examined. Roles of health care providers and consumers of health care services, as well as government and entrepreneurial interests are examined. Emphasis is placed on the impact of policy decisions on health services focused on fitness, lifestyles, and information management.