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| Course Title: |
Economics: The Financing of Health Care (HCS 440) |
| School: |
University of Phoenix
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| Description: |
This course provides an overview of the economics of health care. The various payers are examined, including private, state, and federal entities. Issues such as the cost effectiveness of prevention, the management of patients and their diseases, as well as the cost of treatment settings are discussed. Third party reimbursement from various sources, ranging from for-profit insurance carriers to charitable donations, are reviewed. The health care system's use of grant funding and research dollars is described.
Topics and Objectives include: An Overview of Health Care Economics, Current Economic Trends in Health Care, Health Care Resources, Health Care Spending, and Future of Economics in Health Care. |
| Learning Format: |
Online
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate - upper |
| Language: |
English |
Cost: |
$494.00/credit hour |
Credits: |
3 |
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