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.
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Focuses on the economics of healthcare: Apply economic principles and policy tools to address critical global challenges within the healthcare sector.100% online: Study 6–9 hours per week, and learn through interactive videos, module notes, assignments, quizzes, and more.Guided by LSE faculty: Learn from industry experts. Receive 1:1 support. Receive a dedicated Success Advisor and access to discussion forums.
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.
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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