The objective of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the basic concepts and theories of the global market of health care and how they relate to health care systems and policies
• Analyse the size and structure of the global market of health care and the factors that influence them
• Evaluate the drivers and trends of the global market of health care and the factors that enable or hinder them
• Apply the global market of health care concepts and tools to address real-world problems and cases in various health care settings and contexts
• Communicate effectively and persuasively about the global market of health care to various audiences and stakeholders

This course is designed for professionals who work in or are interested in the health care sector, such as:

• Health care providers (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, etc.)
• Health care managers and administrators (e.g., hospital directors, clinic managers, health plan executives, etc.)
• Health care policymakers and regulators (e.g., government officials, public health agencies, health care organizations, etc.)
• Health care researchers and consultants (e.g., academics, analysts, evaluators, etc.)

By taking this course, you will:

• Enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills in the health care domain
• Gain a deeper understanding of the current issues and trends in the global market of health care and their implications for health care quality and efficiency
• Learn how to use the global market of health care frameworks and tools to inform and improve your health care decisions and actions
• Develop your ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals, managers, policymakers, and researchers

The course will consist of five days of lectures, discussions, exercises, and case studies, covering the following topics:

• Day 1: Introduction to the Global Market of Health Care
  • What is the global market of health care and why is it important in health care?
  • What are the main concepts and theories of the global market of health care and how do they relate to health care systems and policies?
  • What are the main sources and methods of data collection and analysis in the global market of health care?
• Day 2: Size and Structure of the Global Market of Health Care
  • What are the size and structure of the global market of health care and how are they defined and classified?
  • What are the segments and categories of the global market of health care and how are they structured and measured?
  • How do the global market of health care vary across different regions and countries and what are the reasons and implications?
• Day 3: Drivers and Trends of the Global Market of Health Care
  • What are the drivers and trends of the global market of health care and how are they identified and analysed?
  • What are the economic, demographic, technological, social, and environmental factors that influence the global market of health care and how do they impact the demand and supply of health care products and services?
  • How do the global market of health care evolve and change over time and what are the future scenarios and projections?
• Day 4: Opportunities and Challenges of the Global Market of Health Care
  • What are the opportunities and challenges of the global market of health care and how are they evaluated and addressed?
  • What are the gaps and needs of the global market of health care and how can they be filled and met?
  • What are the risks and uncertainties of the global market of health care and how can they be mitigated and managed?
• Day 5: Best Practices and Examples of the Global Market of Health Care
  • What are the best practices and examples of the global market of health care and how are they identified and selected?
  • What are the success factors and lessons learned from the best practices and examples of the global market of health care and how can they be applied and replicated?
  • What are the benefits and outcomes of the best practices and examples of the global market of health care and how are they measured and communicated?