Course # 38300 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 2:00pm-3:20pm Term Spring 2024 Specialization Health Policy Course Instructor David Meltzer Syllabus Previous Year Syllabus This course analyzes the economics of health and medical care in the United States with particular attention to the role of government. The first part of the course examines the demand for health and medical and the structure and the consequences of public and private insurance. The second part of the course examines the supply of medical care, including professional training, specialization and compensation, hospital competition, and finance and the determinants and consequences of technological change in medicine. The course concludes with an examination of recent proposals and initiatives for health care reform. Course Prerequisite In order to register for this course you must have taken PPHA 32300 or PPHA 32310 or PPHA 44100. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2024 Health Economics and Public Policy David Meltzer Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Natasha Mathur, MSCAPP’19, on the Connection Between the Real World and Data Tue., June 25, 2024 Research Professor Robert Kaestner Assesses Effects of Increased Income on Infant Health Tue., June 18, 2024 Harris Voices: Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr., CLA'21, on Growth During Trying Times Mon., June 17, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Alumni and Student Summer Send-Off Brunch in Seoul Sat., June 29, 2024 | 11:30 AM AL NUOVO (알 누오보) 83, Wausan-Ro 29GA-Gil, 2F Mapo-gu Seoul 04054 South Korea UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Seoul Sun., June 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM Offer Bakery Cafe 21 Hongik-ro 5-gil Mapo-gu Seoul 04039 South Korea Harris Campus Visit Wed., July 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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