Payment Systems in Healthcare
HPM 255
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Course Information
Description
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 strategies and models under development. Cross-national examples will be used occasionally to gain greater understanding of some of the challenges that face all health care systems in designing successful provider payment systems. Guest speakers will provide a first-hand perspective on selected topics.
Class Notes
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH45 HM, MPH65 HM, MPH45 HP, MPH65 HP, HPM SM1
Wave 2 | Open Enrollment
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/7/2027 11:00 AM - 1/17/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 1/18/2027 12:00 AM - 1/20/2027 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 1/21/2027 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
**Cross-Registrants and Non-Degree Students will be enrolled on a space available basis after the enrollment deadline for the course
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
