Introduction to Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Overview
This course is designed to teach the basics of health economic analysis in health care. Participants will first review the basic principles and concepts of health economic evaluations, then discuss how to collect and calculate the costs of different alternatives. In addition, participants will learn about measuring and valuing benefits in economic evaluations, the concepts of utilities and health related quality of life. Different health economics models and techniques will be reviewed, sensitivity analysis, and discounting. This course is suitable for those with little or no experience with health economics.
This Activity for
- Other health care provider
- Respiratory Therapy
- Psychology
- Podiatry
- Physiotherapy
- Optometry
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Dentistry and Related Specialties
- Resident / Fellow
- Physician
- Pharmacy
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Non Health Care Provider
- Healthcare & Hospital Administration
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Speech-Language Pathology
What I will learn?
Provide an overview of health economics and its applications in the healthcare system.
About Organizer
- Virtual Medical Academy
Additional items to the activity
| Optional Details | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Health Economics and Outcomes Research Certificate | Certificate | Free |