| Course Content |
The Health Economics course addresses fundamental economic concepts and approaches regarding the planning, delivery, and financing of health services, as well as the effective and efficient use of resources in the face of resource scarcity. The course examines topics such as the unique economic characteristics of health services, supply and demand in healthcare, the structure of the health market, resource allocation, and economic efficiency. Public and private financing models—including social health insurance, private health insurance, taxation, and out-of-pocket health expenditures—are analyzed. Furthermore, the health financing structure in Türkiye is examined by evaluating the level and distribution of health expenditures and their economic impact on health systems. |
