Full course description
Description
This training introduces the fundamentals of health economics, focusing on its role in decision-making within healthcare systems. Participants will explore concepts like opportunity cost, economic evaluations, and marginal analysis, with practical examples to understand how resources can be optimally allocated for maximum benefit.
Target Audience
Healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and administrators seeking to understand and apply economic principles to improve healthcare delivery and resource allocation.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of health economics and its relevance to healthcare decision-making.
- Identify different types of economic evaluations and their applications.
- Apply the concept of opportunity cost to prioritize healthcare interventions.
- Use economic principles to enhance resource allocation and healthcare efficiency.