Cost curves, the economics of the pharmaceutical industry, the economic impact of government regulation and the economics of managed care are discussed. First of a two-course sequence designed to assist managers understanding of the research process. Topics include collection, aggregation, analysis and interpretation of data necessary to support the decision-making process. Students will use spreadsheets and statistical software for data analysis. This first course of the sequence focuses on principles of research and study design and basic statistical principles.
Students develop a project proposal as a part of course requirements.
I with a focus on more advanced research design, statistics and computer analysis. I with an emphasis on solving typical research problems faced by managed care organizations. Same as Research Methods II with an emphasis on solving typical research problems faced by managed care organizations. The second of a two-course sequence designed to help practitioners assume roles as managed health care leaders and managers by preparing them to be responsive to the demands of a changing health care environment. A study of the types of health-related outcomes and their relationship to the structure and process of health care.