HCA 310 Healthcare Economics
This course provides an overview of the structure of healthcare markets in the United States. You will evaluate the impact of the healthcare system in the United States on the competing goals of broad access, high quality, and affordability. You will also identify how consumers and providers respond to changes in incentives, and develop an appreciation for opposing views on healthcare reform. Topics covered include: supply and demand modeling; cost-benefit analysis; the role of private and government health insurance; physician, hospital, long-term care, and pharmaceutical markets; and implications of the Affordable Care Act. Learning resources such as lectures, readings, and assessments are sequenced and organized to support authentic learning.