This e-learning course comprises six modules which cover the core functions of health financial policy as conceptualised by WHO.

Each module is divided into a number of sub-topics. This is a foundational course which targets participants of various levels of experience and expertise.

The course is designed to be used in a variety of ways: as preparation for those who will attend a WHO face-to-face course, for those who are for various reasons unable to attend a face-to-face course, and for those who have already attended courses and wish to refresh their knowledge. Individual modules can also be used as part of a programme of blended capacity building.

The course will work on a range of devices, operation systems and browsers.



Details of the course:
Module 1. Overview

The goals of universal health coverage
Health financing policy and universal health coverage
How health financing can influence UHC
Beyond health financing: the wider health system and economy
What UHC brings to health financing policy
For more information see policy framework


Module 2. Revenue raising

Revenue raising and policy objectives
What is fiscal space for health?
Efforts to increase public spending on health
Increasing stability and predictability
Summary of key messages
Knowledge check
For more information see the topic page on revenue raising


Module 3. Pooling revenues

Pooling and policy objectives
Desirable characteristics of pooling arrangements
Policy responses to fragmentation
Summary of key messages
Knowledge check
For more information see the topic page on pooling


Module 4. Purchasing

Strategic purchasing of health services
Challenges facing purchasers
Institutional arrangements and purchasing instruments
Paying for primary health care services
Paying for hospital services
Summary of key messages
Knowledge check
For more information see the topic page on purchasing and provider payment systems


Module 5. Benefit package design

Benefits, rationing and policy objectives
Benefit package and coverage choices
Using the benefit package to promote UHC
Aligning benefit packages
Summary of key messages
Knowledge check
For more information see the topic page on benefit package


Module 6. Summary

Health financing policy overview
Revenue raising
Pooling
Purchasing health services
Benefit package design
Related
Registration instructions