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HSC450 Economics of Health Care

• Department Health Sciences
• Level Upper
• Format Online
• Credits 3

Description

This course introduces students to the field of health care economics. During the course, students will learn the concepts and principles of microeconomics as they apply to health care. Students will explore why and how health care differs from other markets. Topics to be covered include the cost of health care, government regulation, payment systems including insurance, and secondary markets including hospitals and physician practices.

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Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

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