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    Study health economics for understanding healthcare markets. Learn about cost-benefit analysis, health policy, and economic evaluation in healthcare.

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Technical Communication, Vocabulary, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentations, Financial Data, Business Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Drug Hunting

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Patient Safety, Biology, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Network Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Molecular Biology, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Biology, Data Processing, Data Integration, R Programming, Unix Commands

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Hospital Medicine, Health Systems, Community Health, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      营养与健康

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Health Assessment

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Financial Market, Asset Management, Performance Analysis, Income Tax, Decision Making, Benchmarking

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      870 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Practice Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Management Training And Development, Clinic Management Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Hospital Medicine

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Benefits Administration, Data Collection, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Data Analysis, Google Sheets, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Human Resources, Timelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health economics courses

    • Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Drug Hunting: Novartis
    • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
    • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
    • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
    • 营养与健康: Nanjing University
    • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Health Economics

    Health Economics refers to the business insight, healthcare management, and healthcare policy of healthcare systems provided to communities by enterprises, governments, or related entities. Typically, this is applied to the principles and pricing strategies behind healthcare and its key concepts.

    By getting an understanding of the complex structure of healthcare and health insurance, an education in Health Economics empowers learners with the financial and management skills to build a foundational understanding of healthcare systems; make better, well-informed decisions based on research; and help to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.‎

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 18% through 2028. Prospective managers typically have some work experience in an administrative or clinical role in a hospital or other healthcare facility, with related jobs such as Computer and Information Systems Managers, Financial Managers, Human Resources Managers, Insurance Underwriters, Medical Health and Information Technicians, Social and Community Services Managers, and more.‎

    Learners who study Health Economics through Coursera have many opportunities to apply key concepts related to the subject through case studies and financial statements from healthcare initiatives.

    Foundational topics such as the history of insurance, role of hospitals in the healthcare ecosystem, and range of healthcare providers are covered to bolster basic understanding that leads to critical thinking and skill building in Health Economics.

    Lessons feature input from experts on the acumen, management, and policy of this fast-growing field. Successful learners will be able to apply management and financial skills to their own practice by maximizing cost and efficiency of insurance and healthcare operations.‎

    The field of health economics combines business knowledge with experience in the health care industry, so time spent working in the business office of a doctor’s practice or hospital can be beneficial for a career in health economics. An understanding of how insurance companies and government health care programs work with individual practices and larger hospital systems is also helpful in gaining a foothold in health economics. Knowledge of accounting and budgeting practices can help you with the concepts of health economics as well. Even if you don’t have a health care background, any level of business acumen gives you a head start in grasping how health economics works.‎

    Anyone who has worked in the business side of the health care industry is a good candidate for a health economics career. People who have a keen understanding of how health care processes work—from the patient’s perspective as well as the provider’s point of view—are also well suited for the discipline of health economics. Individuals who are interested in making the health care system more affordable and efficient for patients, doctors, and hospital systems can put that passion to good use in jobs in health economics. Someone with an organizational mind who can devise processes that improve costs and efficiency may be able to succeed in health economics careers.‎

    Studying health economics might be right for you if you’re interested in discovering ways to make the growing health care industry more efficient and cost-effective. This field sits at the crossroads of business and health care, so if you have experience in both worlds, it’s an area of study that might hold your interest. Learning about health economics can work to your advantage if you’re interested in a career in hospital management or on the business side of larger health care practices. The diversity of job opportunities in research, academia, and insurance may also mean that learning about health economics is a good idea for you.‎

    Online Health Economics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Health Economics skills. Choose from a wide range of Health Economics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Health Economics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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