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Introduction to Financing in Global Health

Cancelled

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, June 17, 2024
End Date
Friday, June 21, 2024
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, Th, F, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Krishna Rao
Course Instructor(s)
Adam Koon
Contact Name
Krishna Rao
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Description
Covers the basics about financing health care in low and middle-income countries, built around four themes of financing health systems: revenue sources, pooling, purchasing and provision of healthcare. Uses this framework to evaluate country health financing systems and the complex, political nature of health financing policy. Provides a good foundation of health financing for a career in global health by the end of the course.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Differentiate key health financing functions: financing, pooling, purchasing and provision mechanisms
  2. Explain socio-political forces that shape financing policy in health systems
  3. Critically assess financing arrangements in low- and middle-income countries
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Participation
  • 40% Quizzes
  • 20% Reflection
  • 30% Final Exam
Instructor Consent
No consent required