15 141J - Economics of the Health Care Industries

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Focuses on economic issues in various health care and allied industries, such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, vaccine and diagnostic sectors. Addresses differences between health care and other industries; regulatory issues, in the US and globally, that involve establishment of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of treatments; managing those who manage research and development; policies to incentivize research and development for neglected tropical diseases; strategic issues in global pricing and marketing; use of e-commerce and information technology; and formation and management of various alliances. Visiting speakers from academia, government, non-government organizations (non-profits), and industry. Assignments include 4 to 6 essays; no final exam.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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