HCA - 202 Economic and Fiscal Issues in Healthcare Systems

Credits: 3

Examines theoretical and practical aspects of healthcare delivery and finance from micro- and macroeconomic perspectives, and the use of financial information in healthcare decision-making. Topics include rate-setting and expected reimbursement, determinants of medical care supply and demand, cost drivers, competition, public and private insurance industry models, and the political economy of healthcare services.

Prerequisite(s): EC 112