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Health Economics and Policy

London School of Economics and Political Science via GetSmarter

Overview

Acquire crucial perspectives on the economic principles that govern the healthcare industry worldwide, and examine how impactful policies can be utilised to confront present-day obstacles.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of key economic principles governing the healthcare sector, such as supply and demand, and efficiency and equity. A nuanced perspective on healthcare financing systems and how they can be utilised to realise true universal health coverage. Insight into the complexities of the healthcare labour market, including workforce planning and forecasting, workforce shortages, and external shocks. A balanced view of health and social justice based on assessing health inequalities and deconstructing the social determinants of health. The ability to engage in discussions surrounding fairness in health delivery, alongside a network of experienced working professionals from the healthcare sector.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Economic principles applied to healthcare
  • Module 2: Health financing systems
  • Module 3: The healthcare labour market
  • Module 4: Paying healthcare providers
  • Module 5: The market for pharmaceuticals
  • Module 6: Health and social justice

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