HSA 6436 - Health Economics

Institution:

The University of West Florida

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Description:

This course covers the role of prices, the production of health, the demand for healthcare, the demand for health insurance, the health insurance market, managed care, physicians' services market, cost of healthcare in hospitals and long-term care facilities, pharmaceuticals, cost-effectiveness analysis, role of government, international comparisons, Medicaid and Medicare, and insurance reform. Prerequisite: GEB 5871 or its equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or better to enroll.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

uwf.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 474-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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