LAW 676LEC - Intro to Health Economics

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills necessary to understand economic analysis in all aspects of health and healthcare. It will examine the supply and demand for health services, and the economic analysis of healthcare systems and current healthcare policies. It will also examine the economic evaluation of healthcare technologies, the impact of HMO?s and health insurance policies, and the effects of regulation on both private and public health programs. Where appropriate, discussion will also include local and regional issues as well as current events regarding these topics.

Credits: 3