Graduate Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

The Graduate Certificate in Health Economics & Outcomes Research equips scientists with skills to conduct contemporary economic studies addressing health policy, behaviors, and services. This program delivers specialized analytical competencies highly valued by healthcare organizations, government agencies, and Denver-area consulting firms seeking professionals adept at utilizing health data for research purposes. Certificate graduates will:
Possess comprehensive understanding of econometric theory and methods to effectively conduct and interpret health economics research, Recognize the complexities in establishing causal relationships with health data, Grasp core concepts including potential outcomes frameworks, experimental designs, panel data analysis, matching techniques, instrumental variables, and regression discontinuity approaches, Comprehend economic methodologies for examining healthcare systems, health-related behaviors, and health results, Analyze the dynamics of various healthcare markets including medical services, insurance, healthcare labor (physicians, nurses), and pharmaceutical sectors.