Health Economics and Comparative Health Systems

 
Critically review and evaluate the interface between economics, ethics and equity in decision making for local and
international health systems.

Examine and assess the use of economic tools of analysis within and between health services.

Rationale?
The major focus of this report is to promote critical reading and economic analysis skills. This includes developing
critical analysis skills i.e. identifying shortcomings, limitations and what works well, and questioning of how
things are done from an economic perspective. Deeper learning also includes the ability to extrapolate, extend and
apply principles and theory based on the evidence. This is shown in the ability to make recommendations for the
future. Students have to examine recent national and international literature. Quality of writing skills is also
being assessed to help improve competency.?

Task
?Most countries have or are beginning to invest in eHealth strategies and modes of delivery. NSW Health released a
state plan in 2014 which lists “enabling eHealth” and one of the key strategies to address for health care delivery.
Critically analyse the economic sustainability for delivery of this strategy in NSW.