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Introduction to Health Economics and Technology
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Online, On Demand
Duration
1.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Overview

Updated 2025

Welcome to the comprehensive course on Introduction to Health Economics and Technology! Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply curious about the economics behind healthcare decisions, this course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and insights.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

3
sections
9
lectures
1h 32m
total

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Description

In the Introduction to Health Economics and Technology course, learners explore fundamental concepts at the intersection of healthcare and economics. They delve into the principles of health economics, understanding how scarce resources affect healthcare delivery and decision-making. The course introduces basic economic and technological concepts essential for evaluating healthcare technologies and interventions. Learners also gain insights into Health Technology Assessment (HTA), learning methods to assess the clinical, economic, and social impacts of new health technologies. They explore economic evaluation techniques used to determine the value and cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions.

Additionally, the course covers the intricate relationship between health economics and healthcare technologies, highlighting their mutual influence. Learners study health insurance systems, understanding their role in healthcare financing and access. The course concludes with a critical examination of dilemmas faced by health ministers in balancing healthcare quality, accessibility, and costs within healthcare systems.

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Foundations of Health Economics and Technology Assessment

  • Introduction to Health Economics and Technology Assessment
  • Understanding Health Economics
  • Core Economic and Technological Concepts

Section 2: Practical Applications and Decision-Making in Healthcare

  • Health Insurance Essentials
  • Navigating the Health Minister’s Dilemma

Section 3: Exploring Economic Evaluations and Health Technology Assessment

  • Fundamentals of Health Technology Assessment
  • Principles of Economic Evaluation
  • Examining the Link Between Health Economics and Technology Assessment

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand key concepts in health economics and technology assessment principles.
  • Analyze economic implications of health technologies on healthcare systems.
  • Evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficiency of health technologies and interventions.
  • Examine the role of health insurance in economic management of healthcare.
  • Discuss ethical dilemmas faced by health ministers in policy decision-making.
  • Apply economic evaluation methods to assess health technology investments.

Who is this course for?

  • Healthcare professionals seeking economic perspectives in healthcare decision-making.
  • Policy makers and government officials involved in healthcare planning.
  • Researchers interested in health technology assessment and economic evaluation.
  • Students pursuing studies in health economics and related disciplines.
  • Consultants advising on health policy and economic strategies.

Career path

  • Health Economist
  • Healthcare Policy Analyst
  • Health Technology Assessor
  • Health Insurance Economist
  • Government Health Advisor
  • Healthcare Researcher

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