HCIN6040 - Health Economics
Health economics applies economic principles to health. Recognizing the importance of scarcity and incentives, he focuses on the critical economic issues in the manufacturing, delivery, and financing of health care. It analyzes the determinants of healthcare demand, the unique role of physicians in resource allocation, the role of health insurance, and competition in healthcare markets.
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HCMG8980 - Global modular course
Global Modular Course (GMC) - see description in section details
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MGMT8970 - Modular Global Course A
Special course for Wharton MBA students focused on global economics, management and innovation.
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HCIN6040 - Health Economics
Health economics applies economic principles to health. Recognizing the importance of scarcity and incentives, he focuses on the critical economic issues in the manufacturing, delivery, and financing of health care. It analyzes the determinants of healthcare demand, the unique role of physicians in resource allocation, the role of health insurance, and competition in healthcare markets.
HCMG2020 - Economy and financing-Hlthcr Dl
The course provides an application of economic models to demand, supply, and their interactions in medical economics. The influences on demand are analyzed, mainly health, insurance coverage and income. Doctors' decisions about the price and form of their own services, as well as their advice about other services, are respected. Competition in the markets for medical supplies, specifically in hospital services, is examined. Special attention is paid to the State as a consumer of health services. Changes to Medicare and managed care regulation are among the policy topics that will be addressed. Prerequisite: If the course prerequisite is not met, instructor approval is required.
HCMG3020 - Econ & End of Delivery HC
This course offers an application of economic principles to health. Recognizing the importance of scarcity and incentives, this course focuses on critical economic issues in the manufacturing, delivery, and financing of health care. Specifically, the course looks at the determinants of healthcare demand, such as health status, insurance coverage, and income; the unique role of physicians in guiding and shaping resource allocation in healthcare markets; and competition in medical supply markets, particularly between hospitals. Special attention is paid to evaluating policy instruments such as government regulation, antitrust laws, "sin taxes" on cigarettes and alcohol, and public health programs. Students taking HCMG 302 may also not take HCMG 202 (ECON 039) for additional credit; Knowledge of calculus and basic microeconomics is recommended.
HCMG3220 - Health Ecosystem
Offering an application of economic principles to the healthcare ecosystem, this course focuses primarily on the US healthcare industry. Recognizing the importance of scarcity and incentives, this course focuses on the critical economics involved in the creation, financing and delivery of efficient and equitable health care. In particular, the course will discuss the tension between cost, access, and quality of care; Analysis of the determinants of the demand for medical attention; discuss the role of health insurance and the complexities that it entails; examine the unique role of physicians in directing and shaping resource allocation in healthcare markets; and analyze competition in medical supply markets, particularly between hospitals. Special attention is paid to the evaluation of policy instruments such as government regulation, antitrust laws, and public health programs. Knowledge of calculus and basic microeconomics is recommended. Students taking HCMG 3220 may not take HCMG 3520 beyond additional credits.
HCMG3520 - Health Services
The purpose of this course is to apply economics to an analysis of the healthcare industry, with a particular focus on the unique characteristics of US healthcare markets, from pre-hospital to post-acute care. . This course focuses on the prominent economic characteristics of healthcare, including: the role of non-profit providers, the impact of regulatory and antitrust activities on hospitals, the degree of substitution of supplies within hospitals , the nature of competition in home health care, public versus private provision of emergency medical services, the impact of specialty hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, the economics of direct mail and its impact on the safety of drugs, the definition and improvement of medical performance in hospitals, specialization and investment in physical and human capital and the transfer of services between inpatients and outpatients and its impact on the cost and quality of medical care.
HCMG8410 - Introduction to Health Management and Economics
This course provides an introduction to the field of health economics and management. Using an economic approach, the course will provide an overview of the development, structure, and current issues of the healthcare ecosystem. It examines the unique characteristics of healthcare services, products, and markets, with a particular focus on the changing relationships among patients, physicians, hospitals, insurers, employers, communities, and government. Specifically, the course focuses on three main segments of the healthcare industry: payers, providers, and manufacturers. NOTE: This is a required course for Wharton's graduate Health Care Management courses; it is considered an elective for all other Wharton graduate students. It is also open to students in law and nursing schools with a Wharton joint program.
HCMG8520 - Health
The purpose of this course is to apply economics to an analysis of the healthcare industry, with a particular focus on the unique characteristics of US healthcare markets, from pre-hospital to post-acute care. . This course focuses on the prominent economic characteristics of healthcare, including: the role of non-profit providers, the impact of regulatory and antitrust activities on hospitals, the degree of substitution of supplies within hospitals , the nature of competition in home health care, public versus private provision of emergency medical services, impact of specialty hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, definition and improvement of medical performance in hospitals, specialization and investment in physical and human capital, transfer of services between inpatient and outpatient clinics and their impact on the cost and quality of medical care and innovation in primary care, from retail clinics to patient-centered medical residencies and retention-based medicine.
HCMG8900 - Advanced Study Project
HCMG 8900-001: This course examines topics related to the healthcare service industry. For those interested in healthcare management, investment, or banking, the service sector is probably the largest and most dynamic sector in all of healthcare. We will examine the key management issues faced by a variety of different healthcare companies, focusing on common challenges related to reimbursement, regulation, margin, growth, and competitive issues. We will look at a number of different companies and sub-sectors that students may not be familiar with before taking the course. We will make extensive use of external speakers, many of whom are true industry leaders across multiple sectors of the healthcare industry. Speakers will address current management issues they face in running their companies, as well as discuss career options and leadership styles that will enable them to reach the top of their profession. Students are asked to develop a plan to acquire and run a specific healthcare company of their choice and present their final plans to a panel of leading private equity investors who will evaluate their analysis. Prerequisites: HCMG 8410. Only MBA in Health Management
HCMG8980 - Global modular course
Global Modular Course (GMC) - see description in section details
HCMG8990 - Independent Study
Agreement with professors from the Department of Health Systems. For more information, contact the department office, Room 204, Colonial Penn Center, 3641 Locust Walk, 898-6861.
HCMG9000 - Proseminar on it
This course is designed to provide incoming doctoral students with information on the diversity of health economics models, methodologies, topics, and publications that are valued and used by faculty within and outside of the HCMG doctoral program. The course consists of two main parts: the first to familiarize students with theoretical modeling tools commonly used by health economists. This portion of the course consists of a series of lectures along with presentations by students from Penn's health economics, administration, and operations research community on a research method or strategy that they have found useful and believe is important to all graduate students. graduation
HPR6700 - Leadership in Health Care
The one-week intensive course aims to develop the essential business acumen and leadership skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare ecosystem. Taught by visiting professors who have experience working with healthcare leaders, this course focuses on practical knowledge in finance, strategic decision-making, innovation, and building high-performance teams. Through interactive and mixed-mode delivery methods, educators share tools and frameworks, always with a focus on how they can be applied both personally and in an organizational context. Prerequisite: Instructor approval is required.
MGMT8970 - Modular Global Course A
Special course for Wharton MBA students focused on global economics, management and innovation.