WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.680 --> 00:00:04.170 Hi everyone, and welcome to module two. 2 00:00:04.170 --> 00:00:05.370 This week we're going to be learning 3 00:00:05.370 --> 00:00:06.630 about the various methods used 4 00:00:06.630 --> 00:00:07.890 to finance healthcare systems 5 00:00:07.890 --> 00:00:10.470 and payment delivery for health services. 6 00:00:10.470 --> 00:00:12.900 We're going to build upon the lessons of the previous module 7 00:00:12.900 --> 00:00:14.580 to discuss economic considerations 8 00:00:14.580 --> 00:00:17.400 of healthcare systems in various settings. 9 00:00:17.400 --> 00:00:18.780 One reason we're doing this is 10 00:00:18.780 --> 00:00:20.430 that international health organizations 11 00:00:20.430 --> 00:00:22.440 often work closely with ministries of health 12 00:00:22.440 --> 00:00:24.360 and departments of health in countries, 13 00:00:24.360 --> 00:00:27.150 and must understand the health financing realities 14 00:00:27.150 --> 00:00:28.110 in a certain setting 15 00:00:28.110 --> 00:00:30.270 in order to be an effective partner. 16 00:00:30.270 --> 00:00:32.310 Some of you may have learned about healthcare systems 17 00:00:32.310 --> 00:00:33.630 in another course, 18 00:00:33.630 --> 00:00:35.280 and if you're interested in learning more 19 00:00:35.280 --> 00:00:36.113 about these topics, 20 00:00:36.113 --> 00:00:38.310 I highly recommend the Management and Health Services 21 00:00:38.310 --> 00:00:40.143 in Medical Care course at UVM. 22 00:00:41.280 --> 00:00:43.500 This week, we're going to have some readings 23 00:00:43.500 --> 00:00:45.060 and videos to watch. 24 00:00:45.060 --> 00:00:47.190 I would also strongly encourage you 25 00:00:47.190 --> 00:00:48.390 to explore the fact sheets 26 00:00:48.390 --> 00:00:50.130 published by the Kaiser Family Foundation 27 00:00:50.130 --> 00:00:52.140 that are posted below in the module. 28 00:00:52.140 --> 00:00:53.640 There are excellent primers on the history 29 00:00:53.640 --> 00:00:55.813 of healthcare in the US and the world. 30 00:00:55.813 --> 00:00:57.840 After completing the learning materials, 31 00:00:57.840 --> 00:01:00.780 you have a quiz, discussion on Yellow Dig, case study, 32 00:01:00.780 --> 00:01:01.860 and an introduction to one 33 00:01:01.860 --> 00:01:03.270 of the major assignments of the course, 34 00:01:03.270 --> 00:01:05.190 the final presentation. 35 00:01:05.190 --> 00:01:06.023 For the discussion, 36 00:01:06.023 --> 00:01:07.500 you have four different options. 37 00:01:07.500 --> 00:01:09.840 Please choose one to post about. 38 00:01:09.840 --> 00:01:12.150 This week's case study comes from the second chapter 39 00:01:12.150 --> 00:01:12.983 of the textbook 40 00:01:12.983 --> 00:01:14.400 and looks at healthcare financing 41 00:01:14.400 --> 00:01:16.710 in the United Arab Emirates. 42 00:01:16.710 --> 00:01:18.720 While this country is geographically small, 43 00:01:18.720 --> 00:01:20.400 it is economically mighty 44 00:01:20.400 --> 00:01:21.780 and presents an interesting story 45 00:01:21.780 --> 00:01:24.480 about government healthcare expenditures. 46 00:01:24.480 --> 00:01:26.190 Finally, this week we'll be signing up 47 00:01:26.190 --> 00:01:28.230 for the final presentation of the course. 48 00:01:28.230 --> 00:01:29.640 Please write two to three sentences 49 00:01:29.640 --> 00:01:31.380 describing the topic of your presentation 50 00:01:31.380 --> 00:01:32.670 and select a week to present 51 00:01:32.670 --> 00:01:34.980 in the signup document attached. 52 00:01:34.980 --> 00:01:36.480 As always, feel free to reach out 53 00:01:36.480 --> 00:01:38.370 with any questions or concerns. 54 00:01:38.370 --> 00:01:39.820 I hope you have a great week.