History of Healthcare in America

History of Healthcare in America will examine individuals such as Henrietta Lacks, Ryan White, Clara Barton, and Katie Beckett, who influenced healthcare in the United States, from its inception to the present day. This course examines how specific individuals and their contributions influenced healthcare delivery and the continued evolution of healthcare, teaching from a system or a value-based care perspective. The course also focuses on the way healthcare interacted with culture, politics, and society throughout U.S. history and evaluates current challenges we face in the U.S. healthcare system today. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.