Health Care Econ (HCA 360)
Term: Academic Year 2012-13 Spring
Schedule
Sat, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2/16/2013 - 4/27/2013) Location: LR PC 237
Description
This course will provide an analytical approach to the study of medical services in the US. The utilization of the application of theory and research will illustrate the utility of economics to understanding public and health care policy issues affecting the US health care industry. An emphasis will be placed on financing the delivery of a wide continuum of medical services in addressing an ever increasing demand for health care from an aging US population. In addition, government regulations and policies will be studied as to their impact and effect upon current national and state policy issues given the Managed Care Model of fee capitation with cost containment that has resulted in decreasing operating profit margins for health services organizations.