March 1–April 11, 2022 (ONLINE)
Behavioral Economics and Decision Making (HCIN 602-001; 1cu)
Kevin G. Volpp, MD, PhD
 

Build your knowledge of how humans make decisions within various environments. Explore case studies that apply ideas from psychology to incentivize behavioral change. Use this knowledge to critique existing programs, and design new approaches to address challenges in a range of health care settings. This course does not require a background in economics.  (Full course description.)

Penn faculty and staff members are invited to take this 6-week long, online graduate course. Each week follows a pattern of asynchronous learning through brief videos, readings, written discussions with classmates, and real-world projects and assignments, plus a 1-hour synchronous class. Penn employees may use tuition benefits towards this course. This course is part of the Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) curriculum. A 4-course Certificate for Penn faculty and staff is also available.

To register or for more information, contact Caitlin O'Neill at MEHPonline@pennmedicine.upenn.edu, or see improvinghealthcare.mehp.upenn.edu/certificates/academic.