Explore the thoughts and theories of ancient Greek philosophers about Economy and Health. Learn about the basic principles of Health Economics. Study the methods of Economic Evaluation in Healthcare. This Online Course will help you understand the impact of Ancient Greek philosophers to modern Health Economics and identify how their thoughts and theories are still active within the healthcare systems.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Ancient Greek economic thoughts and theories
- Realize the contribution of Hippocrates to modern medicine
- Be familiar with the basic principles of Health Economics
- Know how we measure and value Health
- Be aware of the methods of Economic Evaluation in healthcare
- Identify the impact of Ancient Greek philosophers to the modern healthcare systems
Why join the course?
Economic thoughts and theories by Hesiod, Democritus, Plato, Xenophon and Aristotle, Scarcity, Subjective Value and Utility, Division of labor, Money, Exchange, and the Imputation of Value from Ends to Means, Hippocrates the Father of Medicine, Modern Economics, Kenneth Arrow and Health Economics, Introduction to Health Economics, What is, Scope, Demand and Supply of Healthcare, Modern Definition of Health, Economic Evaluation, Value in Health, Quality of Life, Health Related Quality of Life, Instruments of Health Utilities, Economic Modelling.
Broadly speaking, these terms all refer to ancient Greek philosophers which are the cornerstone of modern Health Economics.
What does it all mean?
This 2 week online course will discuss both the ancient Greek economic principles and theories and modern Health Economics and how are interacted each other. The impact of ancient Greek philosophers on modern Healthcare systems will be highlighted.
Explore the principles of economics across the Healthcare system
In this unique course you will learn how the principles of economics are currently implemented into a Healthcare system. You will be introduced to Health Economics and you will explore the methods of Economic Evaluation in healthcare. You will understand the value of Health and how is measured within an Economic Evaluation.
Benefits to the Learner Duration and Courses Fees
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Course Overview
Week One: We begin by discussing the term of Economics analyzed by Hesiod, Democritus, Plato, Xenophon and Aristotle. We will explore their theories and thoughts and how these are applied within the polis. We will also describe the term of Health as defined from Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine and identify his contribution to Medicine. Moreover, we will study the definitions of modern Economics in a brief summary and highlight the introducer of Health Economics Kenneth Arrow. We will introduce you to Health Economics and its disciplines. We will also describe Health as defined by WHO and how economic principles are implemented on this sector.
Week Two: We will investigate the terms of healthcare costs and will analyze the methods of Economic Evaluation in healthcare with its key components. Furthermore, we will describe how we measure Health and we will explore the concepts of Health Related Quality of Life, the Quality Adjusted Life Years and the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio, the instruments and methods for health utilities.
Quiz Tests
The Online Course is consisted of 4 Modules and of 4 Short Quiz Tests for every module. After studying the 4 modules of the Course, then you will take a Final Quiz Test of 20 questions. Quizzes do not count towards your course score but they are just to help you learn. You can take as many attempts as you wish to answer each question. The Certificate of Completion will be generated after answering correctly 12 to 20 questions of the Final Quiz Test.
Certificate of Completion
After finishing successfully the test quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Completion.
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Department
Department of Education, Hellenic Institute of Health Economics
Dr. Antonis Morfonios, Founder & Owner
Antonis Morfonios is a freelancer Health Economist with several scientific publications, presentations and articles about Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment. He founded the Hellenic Institute of Health Economics, an SME focused on issues related to the allocation of healthcare resources and cost containment, online education and consulting services in healthcare organizations. He has several lectures in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment in Greece and has been a certified evaluator of research programs in Health Economics.
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