NURS 4198 – Health Policy and Economics at Temple University is an undergraduate course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between healthcare, policy, and economics.
The course covers a diverse range of topics essential for aspiring healthcare professionals, including:
- Overview of Health Policy: Students will gain insights into the historical development and current landscape of health policy, exploring how policies impact healthcare delivery, access, and outcomes.
- Economic Principles in Healthcare: The course delves into economic concepts relevant to the healthcare industry, such as supply and demand, market structures, and healthcare financing. Students will learn how economic factors influence decision-making within the healthcare system.
- Healthcare Legislation and Regulation: An examination of key healthcare laws and regulations will be undertaken, with a focus on their implications for healthcare providers, insurers, and patients. This includes an exploration of the Affordable Care Act and other pertinent policies.
- Policy Analysis: Students will develop skills in critically evaluating healthcare policies. This involves understanding the goals, benefits, and potential drawbacks of different policy approaches, as well as considering the broader societal impact.
- Ethical Considerations in Health Policy: The course addresses ethical dilemmas inherent in healthcare policy and economics, encouraging students to think critically about the moral dimensions of various policy choices.
- Healthcare Systems and Access: An exploration of different healthcare delivery models and their impact on accessibility and equity. Students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various healthcare systems around the world.
- Role of Stakeholders: An examination of the roles played by diverse stakeholders in the healthcare landscape, including government agencies, private insurers, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups.
- Healthcare Data and Analysis: Introduction to the use of data in health policy decision-making. Students will learn to interpret healthcare data, assess its reliability, and understand its role in shaping evidence-based policies.
NURS 4198 is tailored for students pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare administration, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex interplay between health policy and economics. The course aims to empower students to critically engage with healthcare policy issues, fostering an understanding of the broader context in which healthcare decisions are made.
