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Health Economics and Health Financing University of Basel

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Tuition fee
3450 CHF / full
3450 CHF / full
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Tuition fee
3450 CHF / full
3450 CHF / full
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Duration
7 days
Duration
7 days
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Campus location
Basel, Switzerland
Campus location
Basel, Switzerland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

University of Basel's Health Economics and Health Financing course provides a short introduction to key concepts of health economics, such as public goods, externalities and supply and demand, as applied to health and the health sector.

Overview

Key facts

  • Based on the WHO health system performance framework, the course then discusses health financing – its functions, financing systems, payment mechanisms, Overseas Development Assistance, the effect of health system organisation on financing, measuring performance, digitization in health financing and how financing relates to other building blocks of a health system. 
  • These factors are used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a country’s level and structure of health financing. University of Basel's Health Economics and Health Financing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Health financing and modalities of provider payment
  • User fees and tax financing in respect to equity aspects
  • Vouchers
  • Principles of health insurance
  • Health insurance: indicators & organisational principles
  • Including the poor in health financing
  • Digitization in Health Financing
  • Performance-based funding
  • Development aid for health and evolution

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 7 days

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Basel, Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • All who work or aspire to work in the area of international cooperation for public health at all levels. It is of special interest for (future) leaders and managers addressing the need to link strong business management expertise and a sound education in public health.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    3450 CHF / full
    3450 CHF / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    3450 CHF / full
    3450 CHF / full

Living costs

Basel

Switzerland
1615 - 2332 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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