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Welcome to the comprehensive course on Introduction to Health Economics and Technology! Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply curious about the economics behind healthcare decisions, this course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and insights.
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In the Introduction to Health Economics and Technology course, learners explore fundamental concepts at the intersection of healthcare and economics. They delve into the principles of health economics, understanding how scarce resources affect healthcare delivery and decision-making. The course introduces basic economic and technological concepts essential for evaluating healthcare technologies and interventions. Learners also gain insights into Health Technology Assessment (HTA), learning methods to assess the clinical, economic, and social impacts of new health technologies. They explore economic evaluation techniques used to determine the value and cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions.
Additionally, the course covers the intricate relationship between health economics and healthcare technologies, highlighting their mutual influence. Learners study health insurance systems, understanding their role in healthcare financing and access. The course concludes with a critical examination of dilemmas faced by health ministers in balancing healthcare quality, accessibility, and costs within healthcare systems.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
Module 02: What is Health Economics
Module 03: Basic Economic and Technological Concepts
Module 04: Health Technology Assessment
Module 05: Economic Evaluation
Module 06: Exploring the Relationship Between Health Economics (HE) and Health Technology A
Module 07: Health Insurance
Module 08: The Health Minister's Dilemma
Learning Outcomes:
Understand key concepts in health economics and technology assessment principles.
Analyze economic implications of health technologies on healthcare systems.
Evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of health technologies and interventions.
Examine the role of health insurance in economic management of healthcare.
Discuss ethical dilemmas faced by health ministers in policy decision-making.
Apply economic evaluation methods to assess health technology investments.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Introduction to Health Economics and Technology 1:31:41 1: Module 01: Introduction to Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment 11:19 2: Module 02: What is Health Economics 08:19 3: Module 03: Basic Economic and Technological Concepts 14:49 4: Module 04: Health Technology Assessment 13:39 5: Module 05: Economic Evaluation 09:11 6: Module 06: Relationship Between Health Economics and Health Technology 14:50 7: Module 07: Health Insurance 11:23 8: Module 08: The Health Minister's Dilemma 07:11 9: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00
Healthcare professionals seeking economic perspectives in healthcare decision-making.
Policy makers and government officials involved in healthcare planning.
Researchers interested in health technology assessment and economic evaluation.
Students pursuing studies in health economics and related disciplines.
Consultants advising on health policy and economic strategies.
Health Economist
Healthcare Policy Analyst
Health Technology Assessor
Health Insurance Economist
Government Health Advisor
Healthcare Researcher
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