Sustainable Health Economics unit (CEA601)

Introduction

This unit will develop your competencies in applying economic and sustainability principles to health and healthcare policy and decision-making. You will learn about the importance of social, economic and environmental factors as determinants of health, and how health and healthcare in turn impact on the wider economy and the natural environment. You will develop a deeper understanding of how health economics theory and techniques can be used to support sustainable, equitable and efficient access to healthcare for all. You will learn about how the unfolding ecological crisis will impact human health, how healthcare services and systems need to change to become environmentally sustainable, and understand new approaches to economic policy and thinking that can better sustain good health and healthcare in the future.

Summary

Unit name	Sustainable Health Economics
Unit code	CEA601
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Discipline	Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Coordinator	Ms Meg Smith
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Appraise and interpret the economic and environmental factors which challenge the sustainability of contemporary healthcare systems.
• Compare the mechanisms by which social, economic, and environmental determinants impact human health outcomes.
• Evaluate theories and evidence on how health, healthcare, the economy and the natural environment interact in both positive and negative ways.
• Devise appropriate organizational responses to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of healthcare services and systems.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	10 hours Self-directed learning weekly
Assessment	Critical Review (30%)|Video Presentation (30%)|Issues Briefing (40%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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