Healthcare Financing and Priority Setting for Public Policy

Deciding which healthcare services to fund and how to price them is one of the most critical challenges in public health policy. This course introduces you to the core principles of health economics, priority setting, and strategic purchasing. By reading our comprehensive guides and analyzing real-world policy scenarios, you will learn how to evaluate health interventions, apply health technology assessments, and design equitable financing strategies that maximize population health within a limited budget. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the fundamentals of health economics, universal health coverage, and healthcare financing models. 2. Analyze how priority-setting frameworks and health technology assessments guide funding decisions. 3. Evaluate different pricing strategies and payment mechanisms for healthcare providers and pharmaceuticals. 4. Apply economic evaluation methods to compare the cost-effectiveness of health interventions. 5. Design resource allocation plans that balance clinical efficacy, budget constraints, and social equity. The course begins with foundational concepts in health systems and economic evaluation before guiding you through real-world decision-making frameworks, pricing policies, and strategic purchasing models. This course is designed for aspiring health policy analysts, public sector professionals, and beginners interested in health economics, requiring no prior background in finance or medicine. Start reading today to master the essentials of strategic health financing and help shape sustainable healthcare systems.