MSPA 5175 - Healthcare for Special Populations

2 credit hours

Despite the excellent healthcare provided to much of the citizenry of the United States, significant disparities exist in healthcare for vulnerable populations. There are a number of groups that are considered vulnerable populations. These populations include the young and the elderly, those in remote and rural communities, the incarcerated, Native people, adolescents, those with intellectual and speech disabilities, refugees and immigrants. For vulnerable populations, their health and healthcare issues may be exacerbated by social factors.