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Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
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Basic Course on Health Economics

Health economics is a vital field that bridges the gap between economic theory and the healthcare system, playing a crucial role in shaping health policies and improving health outcomes. Understanding the basics of health economics is essential as it provides insights into how health and development are interconnected, how microeconomic principles like demand and supply impact healthcare delivery, and the importance of equity in achieving Universal Health Coverage. .... By exploring topics such as healthcare financing, particularly in the Indian context, and strategic purchasing and provider payment mechanisms, health economics helps in designing effective financing models. Additionally, measuring the impact of public health programs and conducting economic evaluations are key to ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and equitable health system.

This online course on basic health economics has been envisaged to be pivotal in enhancing the knowledge and skills of health professionals by strengthening their capacity to implement activities and services in the field of public health using principles of health economics. These courses will cater to the needs of health care professionals such as public health managers, social scientists and other development managers.

Instructor: Prof. Shankar Prinja

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Introduction to Health Economics, Health & Development
Module 1

Microeconomics: Demand & Supply of Healthcare
Module 2

Equity: Concept & Measurement, Universal Health Coverage
Module 3

Healthcare Financing: Overview
Module 4

Healthcare Financing in India
Module 5

Introduction to Economic Evaluation
Module 6

Learning Objectives

This course on health economics equips learners with the skills to conduct needs assessments for economic analyses of health programs at state and national levels. Participants will learn to interpret economic evaluation reports, use health indicators to compute the Human Development Index, and assess the impact of various healthcare interventions on demand and supply. Additionally, the course covers strategic purchasing, provider payment mechanisms in the Indian public health system, and methods to measure the impact of public health programs.

The relationship between Health and Development

The principles of demand and supply

Mechanisms and processes for financing health care

Understand the principles of equity

Strategic purchasing and provider payment mechanisms

Measuring the impact of public health programs

Course Testimonials

This course was really informative in terms of relating the basics of economics with health care program. thank you

Dr. Mahewash Ansari

AIIMS - Jodhpur

Wonderfully introduced healthcare professionals to the principles of Health Economics.

Dr. Anwesha

Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi

Module 1: Fundamentals of Economic Evaluation×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Introduction of Health Economics	Learning objectives Who should learn health economics ? Why study health economics ?
II.	Health & Development	McKeown Hypothesis McKeown versus Szreter Preston Curve Health Leads to wealth Health and Development Policy Implications

Module 2: Microeconomics: Demand & Supply of Healthcare×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Microeconomics: Demand & Supply of Healthcare	Background Understanding of need, demand and utilization Demand/Supply Curve and its attributes Applications in healthcare services
II.	Health & Development	McKeown Hypothesis McKeown versus Szreter Preston Curve Health Leads to wealth Health and Development Policy Implications

Module 3: Equity: Concept & Measurement, Universal Health Coverage×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Equity: Concept & Measurement	Background and Rationale Equity – Concept Measuring Equity Types of Equity Measuring Equity Measurement of Inequalities Applications in Health System
II.	Universal Health Coverage	Universal Health Coverage History and Evolution Applications to the health system
III.	Universal Health Coverage & Equity	Universal Health Coverage & Equity Practical Illustrations

Module 4: Healthcare Financing: Overview×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Healthcare financing: Overview	Background Health system & Health Financing Framework of Health Financing Summary
II.	Risk Pooling in Healthcare	Background What is Risk Pooling? Rationale of Risk Pooling Risk Pooling Mechanisms: Health Insurance Private Health Insurance

Module 5: Healthcare Financing in India×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Healthcare financing in India	Health Financing in India Impact of Health Financing Challenges & Way forward

Module 6: Strategic Purchasing & Provider Payment Mechanisms×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Strategic Purchasing & Provider Payment Mechanisms	Background Health Purchasing Provider Payment Methods PHC Financing – Global PHC Financing – India

Module 7: Measuring the Impact of Public Health Programs×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Measuring the Impact of Public Health Programs	Impact Evaluation: What & Why? Different Impact Evaluation Designs Long-term Health Outcomes Assessment through Impact Evaluation

Module 8: Introduction to Economic Evaluation×
lecture	Topic	Outline
I.	Economic Evaluation: Concept & Typology	Economic Evaluation Basic concepts Types of Economic Evaluation Practical illustrations
II.	Application of Health Economics for Health Systems	Applications of Health Economics in Health Systems Practical illustrations

Course Head
Dr. Shankar Prinja
Professor of Health Economics

Formerly,
Executive Director (HP&QA)
National Health Authority
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
Government of India, New Delhi - 110001