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Set 1 Introduction to Healthcare Economics

Set 1 Introduction to Healthcare Economics
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Introduction to Health Care Economics  (AGRB(HLTH)3610)

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Set 1: Introduction to Healthcare Economics

  1. Healthcare as an Economic System: ● Healthcare economics studies the production, distribution, and consumption of healthcare goods and services within an economic framework. ● It analyzes the behavior of individuals, healthcare providers, insurers, and governments in making decisions related to healthcare. ● The goal is to understand the allocation of scarce resources and the impact of economic factors on healthcare outcomes.
  2. Supply and Demand in Healthcare: ● The supply of healthcare refers to the quantity and quality of healthcare services available to meet the demand. ● The demand for healthcare is determined by factors such as population demographics, income, health status, and individual preferences. ● Healthcare prices and reimbursement systems influence both supply and demand, affecting the quantity and types of services provided.
  3. Health Insurance and Risk Pooling: ● Health insurance helps individuals manage the financial risk associated with healthcare expenses. ● Risk pooling involves spreading the costs of healthcare across a larger group to reduce individual financial burdens. ● Health insurance markets rely on actuarial principles to determine premiums, taking into account risk factors and expected healthcare utilization.
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Set 1 Introduction to Healthcare Economics

Course: Introduction to Health Care Economics  (AGRB(HLTH)3610)

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University: Clemson University

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Set 1: Introduction to Healthcare Economics
1. Healthcare as an Economic System:
Healthcare economics studies the production, distribution, and
consumption of healthcare goods and services within an economic
framework.
It analyzes the behavior of individuals, healthcare providers, insurers, and
governments in making decisions related to healthcare.
The goal is to understand the allocation of scarce resources and the
impact of economic factors on healthcare outcomes.
2. Supply and Demand in Healthcare:
The supply of healthcare refers to the quantity and quality of healthcare
services available to meet the demand.
The demand for healthcare is determined by factors such as population
demographics, income, health status, and individual preferences.
Healthcare prices and reimbursement systems influence both supply and
demand, affecting the quantity and types of services provided.
3. Health Insurance and Risk Pooling:
Health insurance helps individuals manage the financial risk associated
with healthcare expenses.
Risk pooling involves spreading the costs of healthcare across a larger
group to reduce individual financial burdens.
Health insurance markets rely on actuarial principles to determine
premiums, taking into account risk factors and expected healthcare
utilization.