Payment Systems in Healthcare

Harvard HSPH

The admonition "Follow the money" is good advice to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of any health care system. Money is a major tool for shaping the delivery of health care, for both good and ill. This course will follow the money as it flows through provider payment systems, and examine the effects of these flows on those who give, receive and pay for health care. Topics will include current payment methods for hospital care and physicians as well as innovative payment…