Course Summary
Learn about the economics behind the US healthcare system and how it affects you as a patient or healthcare provider. This course covers the principles of health economics, key players in the US healthcare system, and how to analyze healthcare policy.Key Learning Points
- Understand the economic principles driving the US healthcare system
- Analyze healthcare policies and their effects on patients and providers
- Explore the roles of various players in the US healthcare system
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of health economics
- Analyze healthcare policies and their effects on patients and providers
- Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of various players in the US healthcare system
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of economics
- Interest in healthcare policy and management
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Health Informatics in the Cloud
- Healthcare Delivery Providers
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Atul Gawande
- Ezekiel Emanuel
Related Books
Description
In this course, you’ll learn about the key components of health care, and the economics behind their principles and pricing strategies. Professors Ezekiel Emanuel of Penn Medicine and Guy David of the Wharton School have designed this course to help you understand the complex structure of the health care system and health insurance. Through study and analysis of providers and insurance through an economic lens, you’ll learn how basic economic principles apply to both principles and payment methods. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify different types of health care providers and understand the dynamic between the providers and patient so you can employ best practices and maximize profit for your health care organization.
Outline
- Module 1
- 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
- PDFs of Module 1 Slides
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 2
- Introduction to Insurance
- Risk Aversion
- Moral Hazard
- Cost Sharing
- The Price of Insurance
- Adverse Selection
- PDFs of Module 2 Slides
- Module 2 Quiz
- Module 3
- 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
- PDFs of Module 3 Slides
- Module 3 Quiz
- Module 4
- Post-Acute Care
- Hospice Care
- Vertical Integration
- Introduction to Regulation
- Introduction to Antitrust
- PDF of Module 4 Slides
- Module 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the ins and outs of the US healthcare system with Coursera's Health Economics course. Students have praised the engaging lectures and real-world examples in this course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Real-world examplesPros from User Reviews
- Lectures are engaging and informative
- Instructors are knowledgeable and responsive
- Easy to understand the complex healthcare system
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the US healthcare system
- Great for anyone interested in healthcare policy and economics
Cons from User Reviews
- Some lectures can be too long and dry
- Not enough emphasis on international healthcare systems
- The course can feel overwhelming at times
- Some students may find the material too basic
- Not enough interaction with other students
Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD
4.8 Raiting
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