HCA 3010 - Healthcare Economics

Credits: 3
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

This course addresses economic challenges faced by healthcare managers, such as market demand, profitability, risk, and regulations. Content provides straightforward explanations and real-life examples that make economics understandable and practical. Students will examine numerous cases, respond to discussion questions, engage in activities applying to economic concepts, while learning how various healthcare organizations operate. Additionally, students will explore efforts to improve population health, and review the effects of the Affordable Care Act.

Prerequisite(s): HCA 1110 or PUH 2010, ACC 1010, HCA 2010, HCA 2110
Corequisite(s): None