Foundations of Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment

Navigating the complex intersection of healthcare, finance, and technology is one of the most critical challenges in modern medicine. This text-based course introduces you to the core principles of health economics and how we evaluate the value of medical innovations.\n\nBy studying these concepts, you will gain the analytical skills needed to understand healthcare resource allocation, assess the cost-effectiveness of new treatments, and evaluate health policy decisions using structured economic frameworks.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand fundamental health economics concepts, including scarcity, opportunity cost, and supply and demand in healthcare markets.\n- Analyze economic evaluation methods such as cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and cost-benefit analyses.\n- Evaluate health technology assessment (HTA) frameworks used to determine the value of medical devices and pharmaceuticals.\n- Apply decision-analytic modeling principles to compare healthcare interventions and outcomes.\n- Explore modern value-based healthcare models and the role of real-world evidence in assessing digital health technologies.\n\nYou will begin with foundational definitions of health and economic theory before progressing to practical evaluation methods and real-world policy applications. The lessons guide you step-by-step through reading and interpreting economic models without requiring prior statistical expertise.\n\nThis course is designed for healthcare professionals, policy students, and beginners looking to understand how financial and clinical decisions are made in modern health systems. No prior background in economics or medicine is required.\n\nStart reading today to build your understanding of how economic principles shape the future of healthcare delivery and technology.