Health Economics and Policy

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Overview

Subject area

ECO

Catalog Number

31126

Course Title

Health Economics and Policy

Description

This course explores key issues in health care delivery through an economic lens. Topics include cost-benefit and effectiveness analysis, justifications for government regulation, and the roles of major stakeholders, including physicians, hospitals, government agencies, health insurance providers, and pharmaceutical companies. Additional areas of focus include international comparisons and critical health policies, such as universal health insurance.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule