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15.141[J] Economics and Analytics of Health Care Industries
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); first half of term
(Same subject as HST.918[J])
Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-6
Credit cannot also be received for 15.1411
Uses economics as a framework to provide a better understanding of the US healthcare landscape, as well as incentives for global health investments. Topics include differences between health care and other industries, the role of health insurance, regulatory issues and incentives for innovation, strategic issues in pricing and marketing, use of e-commerce and information technology, and formation and management of various alliances. Describes modern data analytics to measure value, including personalized/stratified therapies. Visiting speakers from industry and academia provide multiple expert viewpoints on these topics. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking the graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.
E. Mendez Escobar
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