LMP 2390 Special Topics 2025: Economic Thinking in Healthcare and Health Policy

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The purpose of this module is to introduce you to theoretical and empirical research and familiarize you with economic techniques with application to healthcare.

You will cover topics such as:

• The role of Economics in Healthcare and Health policies
• Financial structures of Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical markets: drug pricing
• The health innovation ecosystem and the current limitations of the current financial structures (TBC)

Learning outcomes

At the end of this module you will be able to: 

• Demonstrate the ability to synthesize economic reasoning.
• Articulate and present economic rationale for health delivery or policy.
• Develop analytical skills to apply economic techniques to healthcare delivery or policy.
• Present your work applying economic techniques to one aspect of healthcare delivery or policy.

Instructor

• Derek Choi

Enrollment

• Students are required to complete eight modules (0.25 FCE each) spread out within 2 years of study.
• Students may enroll in modular courses using ACORN.
• The modular schedule will be emailed to students prior to the start of each semester.
• Modules offered outside of the program are also permitted such as ones offered by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS).