In this course, you’ll learn about the key components of health care, and the economics behind their principles and pricing strategies. Professors Ezekiel Emanuel of Penn Medicine and Guy David of the Wharton School have designed this course to help you understand the complex structure of the health care system and health insurance. Through study and analysis of providers and insurance through an economic lens, you’ll learn how basic economic principles apply to both principles and payment methods. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify different types of health care providers and understand the dynamic between the providers and patient so you can employ best practices and maximize profit for your health care organization.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
Very informative introductory to the key players in the U.S. healthcare system and how the difference forces drive the industry.
Good introduction, covered the most important basics that students need to understand for the economics of health care delivery.
Good introduction of the Heath Care market without being too detailed. It is exactly what I needed to start a position in the Health Care industry.
Fantastic grounding in US healthcare system for anyone looking to work, innovate or understand the system for further research or entrepreneurship
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