Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

Skip to Main Content
University of Pittsburgh    
2025-2026 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Jul 01, 2026
 
2025-2026 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
Add to Portfolio(opens a new window)

CLRES 2120 - COST EFFCTVNS ANAL HLTH CARE


Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
CLRES 2120 provides an introduction to the methods used in the economic analysis of health care programs. The course will discuss economic principles that serve as the foundation of cost-effectiveness analysis, will describe the various ratios and methodologies used in cost-effectiveness studies, will highlight the current controversies in cost-benefit analysis, and will explore issues regarding the appropriate use of cost-effectiveness in making medical decisions concerning patients and populations. Additional topics include concepts of perspective, utility analysis, discounting, and the definition of various costs and benefits.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SNC Basis
Course Requirements: PLAN: Medical Education (CERT-Master’s or MS), Clinical Research (CERT-Master’s or MS), Clinical and Translational Sci (PHD)


Click here for class schedule information.



Add to Portfolio(opens a new window)
Catalog Navigation