Course Summary
This course provides an overview of the health systems of different countries and how they compare to one another. Students will gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different health systems, as well as the factors that contribute to their success or failure.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the health systems of different countries
- Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different health systems
- Understand the factors that contribute to the success or failure of different health systems
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different health systems
- Gain an appreciation for the factors that contribute to the success or failure of different health systems
- Develop an understanding of the challenges facing global health today
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of healthcare systems
- Interest in global health and public policy
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online Self-paced
- Video Lectures
- Quizzes and Assignments
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- Global Health Diplomacy
- Health Policy and the Affordable Care Act
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Former Director-General of the World Health Organization
- Co-founder of Partners In Health
Related Books
Description
This course uses comparative analysis of health care systems to gain a better understanding of health care systems in several high-income, middle-income and low-income countries. One focus of analysis in this course will therefore be to develop a better knowledge of these health care systems. A second focus will be to use to this analysis to gain a better understanding of the health care system in the United States. This analysis is relevant for those who are directly interested in the United States, but it is also relevant for those students who are seeking to enhance knowledge of the health care systems in their home countries by gaining a better understanding of the United States’ health care system.
Knowledge
- Identify the World Health Organization building blocks for analyzing systems of healthcare
- Apply the WHO building blocks framework to various national healthcare systems to determine strengths and weaknesses
- Understand the role of national histories in determining their current approach to healthcare delivery
- Analyze how different countries prioritize different aspects of healthcare delivery in improving population health outcomes
Outline
- Foundations of Comparative Health Systems
- Welcome to the Course
- Course Self-Assessment
- Comparing Health Systems Part 1
- Comparing Health Systems Part 2
- Populations Have Histories
- Measuring Population Health: Part 1
- Measuring Population Health: Part 2
- Comparative Methodology: WHO Building Blocks Framework
- Comparative Methodology: Systems Thinking
- Comparative Studies
- WHO: Health Systems
- Defining Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- Module 1 Quiz
- The United States - A High-Income Country Without Universal Healthcare
- The American Health Care Paradox
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: Health Spending vs. Social Spending
- United States: Governance and Leadership
- United States: Finance
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: Funding Long-Term Care in the U.S.
- United States: Service Delivery
- United States: Pharmaceuticals, Workforce, and Information
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: Pharmaceutical Spending in the U.S.
- United States Health Care System Review
- Video: Adversarial Legalism
- Chart: American Healthcare Spending
- Module 2 Quiz
- Germany and England - Self-Governing Systems of Healthcare
- Introduction to Germany and the United Kingdom
- Germany: Leadership and Governance
- Germany: Finance and Information
- Germany: Workforce, Service Delivery, and Pharmaceuticals
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: Germany and Preventative Care
- German Health System Outcomes
- England: Leadership and Governance
- England: Finance and Information
- England: Workforce
- England: Service Delivery and Pharmaceuticals
- England Health System Outcomes
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: National Health Service Outcomes
- What is a German Sickness Fund?
- Module 3 Quiz
- Brazil and China - Middle-Income Countries Moving Towards Universal Health Coverage
- Brazil and China: Two Large Middle-Income Countries
- Brazil: Governance and Leadership, and Information
- Brazil: Finance
- Brazil: Workforce, Service Delivery, and Pharmaceuticals
- Health System Outcomes
- China: Government and Leadership
- China: Finance, Information
- China: Service Delivery and Pharmaceuticals
- China: Workforce
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: Hospital Funding in China
- Discussion with Professor Corbett: Primary Care as First Point of Contact
- Health System Outcomes
- Course Conclusion
- Module 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world's healthcare systems and compare their effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. This course is highly recommended for healthcare professionals and students who want to learn about healthcare systems around the world.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course content to be informative and engaging.Pros from User Reviews
- The course provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare systems across the world.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
- The course materials are well-organized and easy to follow.
- The course is suitable for both beginners and experts in the field of healthcare.
- The course provides practical insights into healthcare delivery systems.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too broad and not in-depth enough.
- Some users felt that the course could have been more interactive.
- Some users found the course to be too theoretical and not practical enough.
- Some users experienced technical issues while accessing the course materials.
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming.
Angus Corbett
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