SAG415 Health EconomyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Health ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Health Management
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SAG415
Course Name: Health Economy
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ERDİNÇ ÜNAL
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. CENGİZ ARIKAN
Assoc. Prof. ERDİNÇ ÜNAL
Prof. Dr. HALUK ÖZSARI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce the theoretical knowledge and concepts of economic science in health. To demonstrate of theoretical applications of market, price, supply-demand, production-cost, financing of health issues and students to benefit from the economic evaluation methods are intended to use and apply.
Course Content: Basic concepts of economy, relationship between health and economy, practices and analyzes related to health sector and market.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Define and discuss the basic concepts of economy, determine the relationship with health
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1)
2.1) Explains the concepts of price, cost, efficiency and flexibility and practices in health.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1)
2.1) Defines and interprets the socio-economic functions of health.
Field Specific Competence
1)
2.1) Discusses the incompatibility between the fully competitive free market and the health market with examples and explains the health dimension of market failures.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1)
2.1) Evaluate demographic and epidemiological developments in the health sector and be aware of new trends.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Relationship between Economics and Health-Course Introduction Syllabus
2) Microeconomic basic concepts book
3) Price, demand and suply, equilibrium, elasticity book and presentation
4) Microeconomic basic concepts book and ppt presentation
5) Supply and demand in health services book and ppt presentation
6) Market failures in health book and ppt presentation
7) Elasticity and application in health book and ppt presentation
8) mid term All topics studied
9) Hospital sector and capacity performance indicators article and ppt presentation
10) Costs and application in health book ve ppt presentation
11) Health financing and expenditures book and ppt presentation
12) Possible effects of demographic and epidemiological changes on health sector and new trends ppt presentation and brainstorming
13) Economic evaluation methods in health book and ppt presentation
14) QALY, DALY book, health statistics and ppt presentation
15) final exam all topics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sağlık Ekonomisi ve Yönetimi, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Erdinç Ünal, Ekin Yayınevi, 2013, Bursa.
References: Sağlık Ekonomisi, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Çelik, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2011.

Vahit YİĞİT ve İsmail AĞIRBAŞ, “Hastane İşletmelerinde Kapasite Kullanım Oranının Maliyetlere Etkisi: Sağlık Bakanlığı Tokat Doğum ve Çocuk Bakımevi Hastanesinde Bir Uygulama” Hacettepe Sağlık İdaresi Dergisi, Cilt:7, Sayı:2, 2004:142.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management.
2) Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit.
3) Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively.
4) Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them.
5) Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors.
6) Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language.
7) Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies.
8) Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs.
9) Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management. 5
2) Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit. 5
3) Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively. 5
4) Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them. 5
5) Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors. 5
6) Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language.
7) Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies.
8) Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs. 5
9) Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 7 105
Presentations / Seminar 15 3 45
Homework Assignments 15 3 45
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 242