Description
Course Modules
1. Introduction to Health Economics
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Principles of microeconomics in healthcare
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Demand, supply, and pricing of health services
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Market failures in healthcare
2. Health Insurance Systems
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Types of health insurance (social, private, community-based)
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Risk pooling and actuarial basics
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Reimbursement models (Fee-for-Service, Capitation, DRGs)
3. Healthcare Financing
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Public vs. private healthcare funding
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
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Health technology assessment (HTA)
4. Policy and Regulation
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Role of governments and insurers
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Compliance (e.g., HIPAA, ACA)
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Comparative health systems (US, UK, EU, LMICs)
5. Data Analysis for Health Economics
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Basic econometrics for healthcare
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Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)
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Statistical tools (Excel, Stata, R)
6. Capstone Project/Practicum
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Case study on insurance design/policy reform
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Research paper or industry internship
Eligibility
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Bachelor’s degree in economics, public health, medicine, or related fields.
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Professionals in insurance, healthcare, or policy may apply without a degree.
Career Pathways
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Health Insurance Analyst
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Policy Advisor (Government/NGOs)
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Healthcare Consultant
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Actuarial Analyst (Health)
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Researcher in Health Economics
Assessment & Certification
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Exams, case studies, and capstone project.
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Diploma awarded upon completion (may include optional professional certification).
