Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems
This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes. This specialisation is divided into three courses which are offered as massive online open access courses (Courses 1-3), and a fourth course which is offered as part of the Online MPH degree (capstone).
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 27 hours
- Course by Imperial College London
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This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes. This specialisation is divided into three courses which are offered as massive online open access courses (Courses 1-3), and a fourth course which is offered as part of the Online MPH degree (capstone). The Health Systems Development specialisation is geared toward learners who have no prior knowledge of health systems or those who are starting to explore this area of study. Overall, sessions in this specialisation span 16 week with approximately 96 hours of viewing learning materials per week. Formative assessments in the form of quizzes and activities are incorporated throughout the weeks to help learners gauge their level of depth of understanding and to prepare them for their summative assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a range of areas within health systems. The first course will introduce the main building blocks of health systems and shed some light on key components of well-functioning health systems including how health system performance is assessed. In course two, students will learn how to conduct a health impact assessment and how to assess the impacts of policies, plans and projects, as well as how that support decision-makers make choices regarding alternatives and improvements to prevent disease or injury and to actively promote health. The third course explores human resources for health and service delivery. In this course, students will learn about and analyse country experiences in transforming health services delivery, and interventions and to address human resources for health challenges at a global level. By the end of this specialisation, learners should be able to identify key components of, and critically compare, different health systems; analyse country experiences in transforming services; and apply theoretical framework for assessing the health impacts of policies, plans and projects.Modules
Welcome to Imperial College London
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- Nice to meet you!
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- About Imperial College & the Team
- How to be successful in this course?
- Grading Policy
- Glossary and Reading List
Introduction to Health Systems
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4
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3
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- Health System Functions
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Videos
- What is a Health System? (Part 1)
- What is a Health System? (Part 2)
- Health System Functions
- Historical Evolution of Thinking about Health Systems
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- Introduction to Health System
- Global Health System Actors
- High Quality Health Systems
Health System Financing
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Discussion
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- Health Financing
- Health System Financing
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- How is Your Own Country's Health System Financed?
- How Can Health System Financing be Improved in Your Country?
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Videos
- Health System Financing (Part 1)
- Health System Financing (Part 2)
- Case Study: Health Financing and Health Seeking Behaviours (Lusardi et al Research Findings)
- Recap
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- Bismarck or Beveridge: a Beauty Contest between Dinosaurs
- Key Health Financing Terms
Health Systems Governance
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- Health System Governance
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Discussions
- Influence of Public versus Private Actors on Health System Governance
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- Health Systems Governance
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- Health System Governance on a Global Level
- Health System Governance: Principal–Agent Linkages and Health System Strengthening
- The Global Health System: Actors, Norms, and Expectations in Transition
- Defining the Global Health System and Systematically Mapping its Network of Actors (Optional Reading)
Priority Setting in Health and Healthcare
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- Health System Governance and Priority Setting
- Priority Setting in Health & Healthcare
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- What are Priorities for the Health System in your Country?
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- Defining Priority Setting in Health and Healthcare
- Country Experiences in Priority Setting
- Recap
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- Priority Setting in Healthcare: Lessons from the Experiences of Eight Countries
- How are New Vaccines Prioritized in Low-Income Countries?
Health System Performance Assessment
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- Health System Profiles
- Health System Performance Assessment
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- Which Health System Do You Think is the Best?
- Now, which Health System Do You Think is the Best One?
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- What Constitutes a "Good" Health System?
- Health System Performance Measurement (Part 1)
- Health System Performance Measurement (Part 2)
- Tools for Health System Performance Assessment (Part 1)
- Tools for Health System Performance Assessment (Part 2)
- Exercise: Conduct a Quick Health System Performance Assessment
- Recap
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- Introduction to Health System Performance Assessment
- Improving Performance of Health Systems
- Optional Readings
- Health System Profiles
What is Universal Health Coverage?
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- Universal Health Coverage
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- What is Universal Health Coverage and Why Does it Matter?
- Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage: Examples from Around the World
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- Sustainable Development Goals
- Tracking Universal Health Coverage
- System Thinking for Health System Strengthening
Course Assignment
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Planning and Conducting a Rapid Health System Performance Assessment in Your Own Country
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- Peer Review Assessment Briefing
- Course 1 Recap
- Course 2: Looking Ahead
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Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of health systems with this 16-week specialization on Coursera, designed for beginners and those new to the field. Delve into the global health systems landscape, exploring key components, performance assessments, health impact assessments, and human resources for health. With approximately 96 hours of engaging content per week, this course offers quizzes and activities to solidify your understanding. Ideal for aspiring health professionals, this program is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Join now to enhance your knowledge and skills in health systems development.
Dr Sondus Hassounah