CHIM 404 - Introduction to Health Economics

Course Description

This course introduces and applies fundamental economic principles to the health care field. Topics covered include the relevance of markets and incentives to healthcare policy and services, insurance, payment schemes and the economic evaluation of healthcare technologies.

Sample Course Outline

Distance Course Outline (subject to change)

Notes

Online course sections are primarily asynchronous, except for required one-hour weekly live online sessions. In addition to the live sessions, you will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email to complement your independent learning. Note: There will be deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.

Further details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.

Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.

Relevant Programs

Health Informatics : Electives (select 3)
Health Services Management : Electives (select 2)