Texila American University

Certificate in Health Economics and Health Financing

This course attempts to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and basic economic arguments that are at the heart of health system financing. It provides a brief introduction to the conceptual clarity of health economics with emphasis on practical application to health financing and understanding how health resources are generated, pooled and used. It examines the main financing models of the health system, including health insurance, and their implications for the structure, planning and delivery of services. The course includes 4 modules: i) Principles of economics and health economics, ii) Health market, iii) Health services and resources, and iv) Health care financing. Under each module, there are 3 units and under each unit, 5 description themes. A student will thus have a broad understanding of health economics and its different aspects.