phe5hef hlth econ
HEALTH ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
PHE5HEF
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be given the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application in health and health care. Basic concepts in economic analysis and the allocation of resources in health care are introduced. The application of economic analysis to health policy issues are explored. This subject should enable students to: provide an economic perspective to key issues in health and health care; and critically appraise health economic evaluation studies.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlan Shiell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient to enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles in health economics and policy | Preliminary | Olsen, J. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2009 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply core concepts from (health) economics.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Assessment Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
02. Discuss the broad dimensions of health expenditure in Australia.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Assessment Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
03. Analyse how society should intervene in the derminants that affect health.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Assessment Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
04. Analyse how health care should be financed.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Assessment Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
05. Analyse how health care providers should be paid.
- Activities:
- Lecturesm and Assessment Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
06. Analyse how alternative health care programs should be evaluated to set priorities.
- Activities:
- Lectures and Assessment Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Subject options
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City, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlan Shiell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures are complemented with additional online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word assignment (assignment 2). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 1,500-word assignment (assignment 1). | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online assessment 1,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Online, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlan Shiell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word assignment (assignment 2). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 1,500-word assignment (assignment 1). | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online assessment 1,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |