Economics for Health Managers.

Catalog description

Students are provided an overview of economic principles and analysis tools as applied to the health care industry. Traditional market-based economic theories are examined along with the significant role that government entities play in health care. Course topics may include health care supply, demand, elasticity, risk, cost, pricing, and insurance costs. Prerequisite: HLTH 1360 , HLTH 2391 , HLTH 3355 , ECON 2302 or ECON 2301 , Senior Standing.