Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Health Insurance SSG529 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Expression
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine all aspects of health insurance (in the sense of social and private health insurance) and payment methods in the context of social security and health system within a state system and to make analysis and evaluations in terms of Turkey environment.
Course Content Starting from the basic principles of health insurance, this course examines different types of health insurance, its role in healthcare financing, and health insurance models across various countries. Additionally, it covers the legal aspects, ethical issues, and practical financial analysis topics such as risk management in health insurance. Students will evaluate the impact of health insurance on health policies, discuss its socioeconomic and political dimensions, and develop knowledge and skills to propose solutions for current issues. The course covers topics such as health insurance, social security, healthcare systems, health financing mechanisms, types of insurance, historical development of insurance, the legal framework and ethics in insurance, insurance premium calculations, reimbursement methods in insurance, and the impact of health insurance on financing and policy.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Healthcare Systems Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Social Security System, Market, Market Failures Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Insurance and Health Insurance: Historical Development, Basic Concepts, and Mechanisms Interview
5. Week Pricing and Payment Methods in Health Insurance Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Types of Insurance Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Types of Insurance Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm Exam Practice, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Health Insurance Systems in Turkey: Structure Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Health Insurance Systems in Turkey: General (Mandatory) Health Insurance Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Health Insurance Systems in Turkey: Private and Complementary Health Insurance Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Risk Management in Health Insurance Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week Legal Framework and Ethics in Health Insurance Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Socioeconomic and Political Aspects of Health Insurance Presentation (Preparation), Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Santas, F.& Santas, G. (2022). Sağlık Sigortacılığı. Nobel Kitabevi