Health Economics & Policy Analysis Training: Shaping A Healthier Future

Introduction:

The healthcare landscape is shaped by complex economic forces and policy decisions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving healthcare access, affordability, quality, and population health outcomes. This comprehensive Health Economics & Policy Analysis training course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyze healthcare systems, evaluate health policies, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making. Participants will learn about health economics principles, healthcare financing, cost-effectiveness analysis, policy development, and the social determinants of health. This course prepares individuals to contribute to a more efficient, equitable, and effective healthcare system.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for a wide range of professionals involved in healthcare policy and management, including:

• Healthcare Administrators and Managers: Hospital administrators, clinic managers, and other personnel responsible for overseeing healthcare operations.
• Clinicians: Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers interested in understanding the economic and policy context of their work.
• Public Health Professionals: Individuals working in public health agencies and organizations who are involved in health policy development and implementation.
• Policy Analysts and Researchers: Professionals involved in health policy research and analysis.
• Government Officials: Individuals working in health ministries and agencies at local, regional, and national levels.
• Anyone seeking to understand the economic and policy dimensions of healthcare: Professionals from various backgrounds who are interested in contributing to a better healthcare system.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this Health Economics & Policy Analysis training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand core principles of health economics, including supply and demand, market failures, and resource allocation in healthcare.
• Analyze healthcare financing mechanisms, such as insurance, payment models, and budgeting.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions and programs.
• Develop and analyze health policies using evidence-based approaches.
• Assess the impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes and healthcare utilization.
• Understand the role of government in healthcare regulation and provision.
• Analyze healthcare systems at local, national, and global levels.
• Apply economic and policy analysis techniques to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively about health economics and policy issues to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to informed decision-making in healthcare policy and management.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

This comprehensive course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyze healthcare systems, evaluate health policies, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making for a more efficient, equitable, and effective healthcare system.

Module 1: Introduction to Health Economics

• Basic economic principles and their application to healthcare.
• Supply and demand in healthcare markets.
• Market failures in healthcare: information asymmetry, externalities, moral hazard.
• The role of economics in health policy and management.
• Key concepts in health economics: opportunity cost, marginal analysis, elasticity.

Module 2: Healthcare Financing Mechanisms

• Health insurance: private and public insurance models.
• Payment models: fee-for-service, capitation, value-based payment.
• Healthcare budgeting and resource allocation.
• The role of government in healthcare financing.
• Healthcare expenditures and trends.

Module 3: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis and Economic Evaluation

• Principles of cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA).
• Measuring healthcare costs and outcomes.
• Discounting and time preference.
• Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs).
• Applying CEA to healthcare decision-making.

Module 4: Health Policy Development and Analysis

• The health policy process: agenda setting, formulation, implementation, evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement in health policy.
• Policy analysis frameworks and tools.
• Evidence-based policymaking.
• Policy communication and advocacy.

Module 5: Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity

• Understanding the social determinants of health (SDOH).
• The impact of SDOH on health outcomes and healthcare utilization.
• Addressing health disparities and inequities.
• Strategies for improving health equity.
• The role of social policy in health.

Module 6: Healthcare Regulation and Governance

• The role of government in healthcare regulation.
• Quality regulation and assurance.
• Market regulation and competition.
• Healthcare governance structures and accountability.
• Ethical considerations in healthcare regulation.

Module 7: Healthcare Systems Analysis

• Comparing different healthcare systems: models and performance.
• Analyzing healthcare system strengths and weaknesses.
• Healthcare system reforms and innovations.
• Global health systems and challenges.
• The role of technology in healthcare systems.

Module 8: Economic Evaluation of Health Programs and Interventions

• Designing and conducting economic evaluations.
• Data collection and analysis for program evaluation.
• Measuring the impact of health programs.
• Cost-benefit analysis and cost-utility analysis.
• Applying economic evaluation to inform program decisions.

Module 9: Health Policy and Advocacy

• Communicating health economics and policy information effectively.
• Engaging with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Advocating for evidence-based health policies.
• Building coalitions and partnerships for health policy change.
• The role of the media in health policy.

Module 10: The Future of Health Economics and Policy

• Emerging trends in healthcare: digital health, artificial intelligence, personalized medicine.
• The changing landscape of healthcare financing and delivery.
• The future of health policy and regulation.
• Global health challenges and opportunities.
• The role of health economics and policy in shaping a healthier future.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.