Economic Analysis for Health Systems Management

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This course describes and examines the various components of the Puerto Rico health care system within and economic framework. The relationship between health, human capital and economic development are discussed. It conceptualizes health as an investment in human capital, as a function of social and economic determinants, health services, private and public financing, health care markets and government policies using economic theory, tools and real-world examples. The course will discuss current public health policies related to the economic structure of healthcare system, its financing, the markets for health care services, the role of government, the impact of innovation and incentives for quality. Finally, students will be able to address the role of eco nomic evaluation methods to improve the efficiency of the health care system in providing services and producing health for all societies.