Health Service Management: Systems-Based Practice & Medical Economics: Board Review Course 2023-Health Service Management (Systems-Based Practice & Medical Economics) (Recording)

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Dr. Mirzra Rahman, a Global Pharmacovigilance Officer, introduces a session on Health Services Management, emphasizing the importance of a systems approach in healthcare to ensure access, quality, and reasonable costs. He outlines how healthcare systems are interconnected networks of agents such as doctors and hospitals with a common purpose: providing efficient and equitable care.<br /><br />The American healthcare system poses challenges due to its complexity, involving components for insured and uninsured populations, private and public payers, and a blend of hospitals, clinics, and extended care facilities. The government's role is multifaceted, functioning as a regulator, purchaser, provider, and educator within the healthcare landscape.<br /><br />Rahman further discusses the organizational structure of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its various groups, highlighting the complexity and interdepartmental collaboration required for healthcare delivery. The HHS also involves various departments like Veterans Affairs and Defense, aiming to provide comprehensive healthcare services.<br /><br />The presentation touches upon the economic aspects, including the challenges of rising healthcare costs and funding mechanisms like Medicare. Rahman notes the ethical and legal considerations in healthcare management and highlights the importance of quality and patient safety.<br /><br />In the second part, Rahman focuses on Health Economics and Outcomes Research, stressing the necessity due to budget constraints and rising drug costs. It highlights methodologies such as cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses, illustrating their application in policy-making and resource allocation.<br /><br />Ultimately, the presentation underscores the integration of economic considerations in healthcare to enhance decision-making, effectiveness, and overall public health outcomes.

Keywords

Global Pharmacovigilance

Health Services Management

systems approach

healthcare access

quality care

American healthcare system

insured populations

uninsured populations

Department of Health and Human Services

healthcare costs

Medicare

ethical considerations

patient safety

Health Economics

cost-effectiveness