HCM 4040Health Care Economics

Catalog

Prerequisite(s): ECO 2020 and HCM 3150 with a grade of C or better This course examines the major economic issues facing the health care industry with emphasis on microeconomic theory. The student assesses the relevance of economics to health and medical care and applies the principles to related health issues. The student will understand the mechanisms of the health care delivery system within the broad social, political, and economic contexts. The student will explore the ever changing nature of the health care industry and analyze related public policy from an economic perspective.