Global Health Systems

Catalog description

HECO631 compares the structure and function of health systems to improve population health and connect your understanding of the full breadth of health economics and clinical outcomes research (HECOR) in various types of health systems around the world. Students will study health needs (health indicators, burden of disease measures) and innovative solutions, through financing, regulation and reimbursement systems, under vastly different economic, political and cultural structures. Students will apply information from current “real world” observational and economic analyses to inform healthcare decision-making and adoption by clinicians and consumers. You will learn about the latest global regulatory changes for technology and software that will impact HECOR professionals over the next several years. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Health and Human Sciences Health Services Administration