Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

HCM215 - A - Econ & Financing of Healthcare

Credits

3.0

Term

Jan 12 - May 1

Open Seats

6 of 15

Schedule

Mon, Wed 11:00am – 12:15pm

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

A

Faculty

James Goss

Prerequisites

MAT.144 or higher level MAT (Required, Previous)

Description

This course addresses the mechanisms of finance in the changing economic environment of healthcare. Students are introduced to the application of economic principles and theory in healthcare and health systems financing. Topics covered include health policy, regulation, insurance, market orientations, efficiency, incentives, and supply and demand in healthcare.