HCM 4040 - Health Care Economics

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: HCM 3010 and ECO 2020 This course examines the major economic issues facing the health care industry. Emphasis is on the major elements of economic theory from a microeconomic perspective and how these theories are applied in the health care sector. Policies that enhance access to care and contain medical costs are explored. Other key issues include: analysis of medical care markets; demand for health, health care, and health insurance; supply of health care professionals; and the effects of societal and technological changes on the provision of health care services.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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