Course content
- Introduction to Healthcare Economics
- Overview of healthcare economics and its importance in the healthcare industry
- Key concepts and principles of healthcare economics
- Economic Models in Healthcare
- Cost-effectiveness analysis and its application in healthcare decision-making
- Cost-benefit analysis and its relevance to healthcare interventions and policies
- Health outcomes research and its role in assessing the value of healthcare treatments
- Healthcare Financing and Insurance Systems
- Overview of healthcare financing mechanisms, including public and private funding sources
- Understanding health insurance systems, including reimbursement models and risk pooling
- Economic considerations in healthcare payment systems and reimbursement strategies
- Stakeholders in Healthcare Economics
- Analysis of key stakeholders in healthcare economics, such as providers, payers, and policymakers
- Understanding the roles and perspectives of different stakeholders in shaping healthcare decisions and policies
- Examining the influence of economic incentives and market forces on healthcare stakeholders
- Technology and Innovation in Healthcare Economics
- Exploring the impact of technology on healthcare economics, such as telemedicine, electronic health records, and digital health solutions
- Assessing the economic implications of healthcare innovations and their adoption in healthcare systems
- Healthcare Cost Analysis and Resource Allocation
- Techniques for healthcare cost analysis, including cost estimation, cost allocation, and cost containment strategies
- Principles of resource allocation in healthcare, considering efficiency, equity, and priority-setting
- Healthcare Policy and Regulation
- Analysis of healthcare policy frameworks and their economic implications
- Understanding the role of regulations in shaping healthcare economics, including healthcare quality and safety standards
- Healthcare Economics and Population Health
- Exploring the relationship between healthcare economics and population health outcomes
- Analyzing the social determinants of health and their economic impact on healthcare systems
- Healthcare Economics Research and Data Analysis
- Introduction to research methodologies in healthcare economics
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretation techniques in healthcare economics research
- Case Studies and Applications in Healthcare Economics
- Examining real-world case studies and examples of healthcare economics applications
- Applying economic models and concepts to analyze and evaluate healthcare scenarios and challenges
Assessment
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.