Week 1 (August 20-22, 2025) Introduction

Required Reading (*Everything Listed Below REQUIRED):

READ CAREFULLY the Health Law I course syllabus (*Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions!)

Chapter 1 (Health Law casebook)

Evolving Themes & Values, pages 1-31

Additional Articles:

Article: The Deep Roots of Americans' Hatred of Their Healthcare System: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/390111/united-healthcare-ceo-shot-in… (Available on Blackboard)
Article: The Crisis that Unites Us: Healthcare Costs are Breaking Everyone: https://medcitynews.com/2025/07/the-crisis-that-unites-us-healthcare-co…
Article: The Universal Healthcare Debate: https://www.britannica.com/procon/universal-health-care-debate
Watch:

PBS Documentary Video-Healthcare: America v. the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BytzrjEfyfA

Weekly Assignment: Discussion Board Post:

Due: Monday, August 25th by 11:59PM