Course Proposal
Workflow Step: Dean, Business
Chair, Business
Description
An overview of the structure of healthcare markets in the United States, both private and public third-party payer systems. Consideration is given to access, quality and affordability with a microeconomic framework of conflicting goals, the incentives of all market participants and cost-benefit analysis. Attention is given to reimbursement process of providers and the collection of payments. Traditional economic theory will be contrasted with actual outcomes.