Health Policies and Economy

Program Information

The study of Health Policies and Economics are concerned with decisions, strategies & actions taken to accomplish precise healthcare goals working towards the competence, efficiency, value & performance in the production and consumption of healthcare products to services. The core subjects covered in this study are the basic concepts and policy issues pertaining to health and healthcare. Emphasis is given on historical foundations, the impact of care sector on the economy, funding of healthcare setups, role of government, health insurance, economic components and challenges faced in reforming the health care system.

Our Institution provides world-class training making our students reliable and confident in Health Policies and Economics from the viewpoint of payers, providers, regulators and the stakeholders in the Health Industry. Our students are given a complete insight into the statistics & econometrics of Health Policies and economies through theoretical as well as practical application of their institutional learning in a very structured manner. Helping our students to have an edge over the governing principles in the field of Health policies and Economics is our motto.

Benefits Of Study

The Study of Health Policies and Economics can be very beneficial for students aspiring in the field of healthcare. The dynamics of this study will help students accomplish a methodical understanding on how health care goals can be attained by strategically using the obtainable resources as well as contribute to the planning and evaluation of health care in society. The need to harmonize health and economic policies, to improve health outcomes has become a great challenge for the healthcare Industry. The industry is in a constant lookout for professionals who can devise strategies to overcome the challenges faced, which in turn paves ways for a variety of job opportunities in the field of health policies and economics.

Health economics is one of the rapidly growing fields in the business of health care. An employee in the field of Health policies and economics has the perspective for higher salaries, more perks, and personal benefits. The study can be applied to allocate scarce resources among alternative uses for the treatment of various diseases and promote healthy standards in the economy managing the costs and benefits in healthcare. Since there is an increasing demand for quality health care at affordable cost, careers in health economics are also becoming important to sustain the health care system. As a health economist, you can apply your passion to solve a variety of issues in the system of health & medicine and consequently contributing towards the quality and cost-effective health care system.

Entry Requirements

Candidates Aspiring in the Field Of:

● Economics

● Statistics

● Health Sciences

Oriented Towards:

● Service Research

● Epidemiology

● Biostatistics

● Public Policy

● Health Policy

● Public Health

Career And Trends

The Job outlook in the field of Health policies and economics has increased to ensure that medical facilities which can be economically efficient are reachable to the patients. The task to investigate, draw policies for utilization and distribution of resources in healthcare to maintain optimal efficiency has become vital. The importance of optimum utilization of resources has given birth to a diverse range of job opportunities in the health care Industry. The concern to reduce the amount of waste allied with healthcare scarce resources has accelerated the demand for health economists across the globe.

Job Openings

● Government Sectors

● Healthcare private consultancies

● An international agency such as the World Health Organization, the World Bank, or UNICEF

● Academia

● Hospitals

● Non-Profit organizations

● Health Management Organizations