Health Care Economics

University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course focuses on the application of macro and micro economic tools to the health care industry. Content includes demand management; concepts of efficiency, production and distribution of health care services; impact of regulation and reimbursement; and economic incentives in health care. Students apply principles to a variety of business models.

Topics and Objectives

Overview of Economics and Implications to the Business of Health Care

Compare and contrast key economic terms and theories related to health care.
Examine the impact of economics in health care.
Economic Tools and Applications

Demonstrate the understanding of economic impact on the current health care system.
Demonstrate the use of economic tools to forecast and evaluate data.
Synthesize current events relative to health care economics.
Impact of Economics in Health Care Policy

Compare and contrast government and private delivery systems.
Analyze current health care structures and their effectiveness.
Integrate examples of political and societal values that result in ethical dilemmas.
Production and Distribution, Product Measurements, and Utilization Management

Associate the concepts of production and distribution to the business of health care.
Analyze research data and literature on best practices to confirm optimal utilization management of scarce resources.
Health Care Markets, Economic Incentives, and Competition

Associate various characteristics of each health care market, their effectiveness, and desired outcomes.
Weigh the benefits of economic incentives and competition in the health care market.
Evaluate consumerism as a critical value in current health care delivery.
Global Implications and the Future of Health Care

Compare and contrast various aspects of health care in the United States and other countries.
Recognize future health care funding options and barriers.
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Phone:800-492-6552

School Address:

University of Phoenix Online
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
United States

Phone: 800-492-6552
E-Mail: online@phoenix.edu
Web: http://www.uopx.com

Jobs & Resumes: Phoenix
Houses & Roommates: Phoenix

Paradigms of Health
People, Science, and the Environment
Human Nutrition
Introduction to Life Sciences
Cultural Diversity
Introduction To Sociology
Teamwork, Collaboration, and Conflict Resolution
Impact of e-Health
Health Care Finance
Change, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution in Health Care
Evaluation Methodology
Current Issues in Health Law and Ethics
Marketing for Health Care
Concepts of Population Health
Leadership and Organizational Management
Application of Health Care Management Principles
Health Care Policy: The Past and The Future
Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis
Populations Requiring Long Term Care

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