Health Care Markets and Public Policies

Course Code
BE 608

Hours
1.5 hours
Type
Elective
Offered
Prerequisites
Graduate Standing and (no credit in BE 708)

Health Care Markets and Public Policies --- This course provides an overview of the economics and business of health care. The main focus will be on the financing and delivery of health services in the United States. The analysis of each part of the health care system will include a consideration of basic economic issues, key public policies and current market developments. Particular attention will be paid to health care reform and its implications for consumers, employers, insurers and providers.