EC 343 - Health Economics

Institution:

Bentley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): Junior-level standing, EC 111 and EC 112 Uses economic tools to understand various issues and problems pertaining to health and medical care. Examines in considerable detail the structure, conduct and performance of health insurance, physician, hospital and pharmaceutical industries. Discusses the role, design and effects of the Medicare and Medicaid programs and alternative delivery systems like Health Maintenance and Preferred Provider organizations on the functioning of health-care markets.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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