Learning objectives
<p>The course will convey the concepts and basic language of business economic subjects, provide a united vision of the structure and functioning of companies and develop students’ capacity to critically observe business phenomena. After analysing the main functional characteristics and distinctive elements which characterise production, public and no profit companies, the course will develop themes pertaining to the measurement systems, with particular emphasis on the Public Healthcare system, which can be adopted to check the economic position of a company. <br />
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The course will further explore economics in the healthcare sector by applying it to the studies of the healthcare services market. The healthcare sector represents one of the most important sectors of the economy in terms of the resources and personnel required. The course will start by analysing these points in order to explore the issue of public healthcare management. Market characteristics will be analysed first, followed by supply systems and contracts between the various actors. The organisation of healthcare markets and the interaction between consumers, healthcare providers and the public regulatory body will then be examined. Finally, the management tools used in supply and demand will be outlined. <br />
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Prerequisites
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Course unit content
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The course will include an introduction to economic themes: economic science, micro and macro-economics, analysis methods and economic science instruments. The rudiments and instruments of macro-economics: demand, supply and market; flexibility of supply and demand. Theory of customer choice and demand. Theory of offer: company and maximization of profits, function of production, technology and costs, good production level. In the area of business economics, the course will concentrate on: <br />
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Business economics in institutions and in society <br />
Public healthcare <br />
Efficiency, Efficacy, Economy <br />
Business strategies <br />
Organisation and personnel <br />
Public healthcare budget <br />
Cost accounting <br />
Balance sheet. Measurement systems. <br />
Management functions (Planning/Control) <br />
Management control and budget <br />
Balance sheet (practice) <br />
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With regards to healthcare economics, the main topics and aspects of the national health service reform will be explored. The course will offer students the practical tools for managing the supply and demand of healthcare services. <br />
Content: <br />
The thought process of economists <br />
Protection of health and healthcare policies <br />
The current situation of the Italian healthcare system <br />
Costs. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
<p>Dirindin N., Vineis P., Elementi di economia sanitaria, 2. edizi one, Bologna, Il mulino, 2004. <br />
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Zangrandi A. (1999), Amministrazione delle aziende sanitarie pubbliche, Giuffre, Milano. <br />
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Favotto F., Economia aziendale : modelli, misure, casi, Milano, McGraw Hill, c2001. <br />
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Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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