This course will provide an overview of the business-oriented aspects of health care, from the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry and how business considerations impact the mix of therapies we see approved for sale in the clinic, to issues related to health care administration, including the concepts of opportunity cost and rationing. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): CPPS 308.3 Note(s): Prior to taking this course, it is recommended that students complete CPPS 304.3 and one of CPPS 306.3 or CPPS 307.3. Preference for enrollment will be given to students in the CPPS or Neuroscience programs. Students may use only one of CPPS 337 or CPPS 417 to fulfill degree requirements for a single program.
This course will provide an overview of the business-oriented aspects of health care, from the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry and how business considerations impact the mix of therapies we see approved for sale in the clinic, to issues related to health care administration, including the concepts of opportunity cost and rationing. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): CPPS 308.3 Note(s): Prior to taking this course, it is recommended that students complete CPPS 304.3 and one of CPPS 306.3 or CPPS 307.3. Preference for enrollment will be given to students in the CPPS or Neuroscience programs. Students may use only one of CPPS 337 or CPPS 417 to fulfill degree requirements for a single program.
