This course delves into a comparative analysis of global healthcare systems, encompassing high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries. Through the lens of the World Health Organization building blocks framework and complex systems theories, participants gain insights into the intricacies of healthcare delivery. The course emphasizes understanding the United States’ healthcare system while also exploring the impact of national histories on healthcare approaches globally.
Key learning points include identifying the World Health Organization building blocks, assessing national healthcare systems, and analyzing the influence of historical contexts on healthcare delivery. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and managers seeking to optimize organizational outcomes by enhancing their understanding of diverse healthcare systems.
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This course comprises modules that delve into the foundations of comparative health systems, the United States healthcare system, self-governing systems in Germany and England, and the healthcare systems of middle-income countries Brazil and China.
A comprehensive introduction to the foundational aspects of comparative health systems, including the World Health Organization building blocks framework and systems thinking. Participants gain a deep understanding of the methodologies and theories essential for analyzing diverse healthcare systems.
Delve into the complexities of the United States healthcare system, exploring its governance, finance, service delivery, and pharmaceuticals. Participants critically analyze the healthcare paradox and the challenges posed by the absence of universal healthcare coverage in a high-income country.
Examine the self-governing healthcare systems of Germany and England, focusing on leadership, finance, workforce, service delivery, and pharmaceuticals. Gain insights into the unique approaches of these countries towards healthcare delivery and evaluate their respective healthcare outcomes.
Explore the healthcare systems of middle-income countries Brazil and China, analyzing their governance, finance, workforce, service delivery, and pharmaceuticals. Gain insights into the transition towards universal health coverage and evaluate the healthcare outcomes of these large, diverse nations.
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