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UD OLLI Summer Selections: June 22 – July 23, 2026
Five weeks of fun topics, short courses and field trips

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UNDERSTANDING U.S. HEALTHCARE: POLICIES AND POLITICS (S303)

S – Economics, Finance, Political Science, Law

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 2, 2026-May 4, 2026

Monday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

No long term domestic policy issue affects our society more than the provision of healthcare. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the American healthcare system, focusing on its structure, policy-making processes, public health institutions, access, quality, cost and comparative international rankings. Through lectures, videos and discussions, participants explore foundational concepts and gain insight and perspective regarding the challenges and opportunities for improvement.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).


INSTRUCTOR: James Caldas

CALDAS, JAMES — Retired following a 40 year career in healthcare leadership. Career highlights include serving as the chief operating officer at ChristianaCare for 15 years before assuming the position of president of the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Teaching experiences include adjunct faculty and guest lecturer roles at Columbia University, Georgetown University, Arcadia University and University of Delaware. Passionate advocate for universal access to quality healthcare. (S303)


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