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Health Economics and Public Health Leadership
Overview:
Introduction:
This training program integrates economic principles with leadership strategies for effective public health initiatives. It equips individuals to address healthcare challenges and enact policy changes within communities.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and principles in health economics.
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Develop leadership skills specific to the field of public health, including strategic planning and policy development.
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Explore the role of economic analysis in informing public health decision-making and resource allocation.
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Learn to critically evaluate health interventions and programs from an economic perspective.
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Build a network of peers and mentors in the field of public health leadership.
Targeted Audience:
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Public health professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and expertise in health economics.
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Government officials responsible for public health policy development and implementation.
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Healthcare administrators and managers aiming to optimize resource allocation and improve health outcomes.
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Non-profit leaders working in the public health sector.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Introduction to Health Economics and Public Health Leadership:
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Fundamentals of Health Economics: Introduction to key concepts like supply and demand, cost-effectiveness, and economic evaluation.
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Public Health Leadership Models: Exploration of leadership theories and strategic decision-making in public health.
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Health Economics in Policy: Importance of health economics in shaping public health policies, illustrated with real-world case studies.
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Policy Development Strategies: Examination of evidence-based policy development and advocacy, considering economic implications.
Unit 2:
Economic Evaluation of Public Health Interventions:
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Evaluation Methods Overview: Introduction to cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, and cost-utility analysis.
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Data Collection Techniques: Methods for collecting and analyzing data for economic evaluations of public health interventions.
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Decision Analysis: Introduction to decision analysis and modeling techniques for assessing intervention value.
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Results Interpretation: Strategies for interpreting economic evaluation findings and communicating them effectively.
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Case Studies: Application of economic evaluation methods to real-world scenarios, guided by facilitators.
Unit 3:
Financing and Resource Allocation in Public Health:
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Public Health Financing Landscape: Overview of funding mechanisms at local, national, and international levels.
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Effective Budgeting: Techniques for resource allocation in public health organizations considering cost-effectiveness.
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Healthcare Market Dynamics: Examination of market dynamics and their impact on resource distribution.
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Insurance and Reimbursement: Analysis of health insurance models and reimbursement systems.
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Policy Implications: Discussion on policy trade-offs in financing and resource allocation, with case examples.
Unit 4:
Economic Determinants of Health and Health Inequities:
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Social Determinants Overview: Impact of factors like education, income, and housing on health outcomes.
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Health Inequities Analysis: Relationship between economic disparities and health inequities, exploring root causes.
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Disease Burden Costs: Assessment of illness-related economic costs, including healthcare expenses and productivity loss.
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Equity Policies: Review of economic policies addressing health disparities, like taxation and social welfare programs.
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Community Engagement Strategies: Approaches for community involvement and empowerment to promote health equity.
Unit 5:
Strategic Planning and Implementation in Public Health:
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Planning Process Overview: Steps in strategic planning, from goal setting to action planning.
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Evaluation Techniques: Monitoring and evaluating public health programs using economic indicators.
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Leadership in Practice: Role of leadership in implementing evidence-based practices and policy translation.
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Change Management: Strategies for organizational change and initiative sustainability.