Course content

The course will describe the organizational and financial structure of the Norwegian health system. Fundamental models for financing, risk pooling and payment will be described and discussed. The course will also discuss the concept of health vs health services and different models for producing and delivering health care services.

Learning outcome

Students will become familiar with the different models for financing and delivering health care services.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions. The lectures will take place the weeks the master program of Clinical Health Science has intensive education.
If there are any English speaking students, the lectures will be given in English.
Compulsory assignments: Student must be present at lectures.
Form of assessment can be changed.

Compulsory assignments

• Student must be present at lectures

Required previous knowledge

See formal requirements for master programme in Clinical Health.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions