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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Economics of Health Care Delivery certificate course was created by Prof. Ezekiel Emanuel and Prof. Guy David of the Wharton School and is presented by the University of Pennsylvania in association with Coursera which is intended to help students in keeping updated with the ever-changing world of healthcare. The Economics of Health Care Delivery online course aims to teach students the basics of financial acumen, health care management, and health care policy to help them effectively navigate the rapidly changing environment of this fast-growing industry.

The Economics of Health Care Delivery online classes are separated into four modules that emphasize the critical features of health care economics that underpin their concepts and pricing approaches This course is intended to assist students in comprehending the complex structure of the health care system and health insurance. Students will also understand how basic economic concepts relate to both principles and payment methods. Students will be able to identify different types of healthcare providers and comprehend the dynamic between providers and patients by the end of this course, allowing them to implement best practices and optimize profit for their health care business.

The Highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • English video lectures with multiple subtitles
  • 6 hours effort
  • 100% online content
  • Flexible deadlines
  • Exercises
  • Graded assignments
  • Graded quizzes
  • Unlimited access

Programme Offerings

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced Course
  • English video lectures with multiple subtitles
  • 6 hours effort
  • 100% online content
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Exercises
  • Graded Assignments
  • Graded Quizzes
  • Unlimited access.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

The Economics of Health Care Delivery Fee Details

Description

Total Fee in INR

Course Fee, 1 month

Rs. 6,638

Course Fee, 3 months

Rs. 13,276

Course Fee, 6 months

Rs. 19,915


What you will learn

Knowledge of Economics

After completing The Economics of Health Care Delivery online certification, students will examine the economic aspects of the healthcare industry. Students will have a thorough understanding of the history of healthcare providers as well as health insurance. Students will learn about the economic principles that are applied in health care delivery operations, such as cost-shifting, cost-sharing, antitrust, and regulation. Students will also get an understanding of risk aversion, moral hazards, and adverse selection scenarios, as well as the responsibilities of hospitals, nurses, and physicians in health care delivery.


The Syllabus

Videos
  • History: Providers
  • History: Health Insurance
  • History: Government Programs
  • Introduction to Health Insurance
  • The Structure of Health Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid and Other Government Programs
  • The Iron Triangle of Health Care
  • Alternative Payment Models
Readings
  • PDFs of Module 1 Slides
Practice Exercise
  • Module 1 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Insurance
  • Risk Aversion
  • Moral Hazard
  • Cost Sharing
  • The Price of Insurance
  • Adverse Selection
Readings
  • PDFs of Module 2 Slides
Practice Exercise
  • Module 2 Quiz

Videos
  • The Role of Hospitals
  • Physicians and Nurses
  • Other Providers and Regulators
  • Physician Agency
  • Introduction to Hospitals: Part 1
  • Introduction to Hospitals: Part 2
  • Cost Shifting
  • Cross Subsidization
Readings
  • PDFs of Module 3 Slides
Practice Exercise
  • Module 3 Quiz

Videos
  • Post-Acute Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Vertical Integration
  • Introduction to Regulation
  • Introduction to Antitrust
Readings
  • PDF of Module 4 Slides
Practice Exercise
  • Module 4 Quiz

Instructors

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