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.

This course is offered in English, French and Russian.

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

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 on revenue raising, click here.  

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 on pooling, click here.

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 on purchasing and provider payment, click here.

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 on benefit design, click here. 

Module 6. Summary

Health financing policy overview

Revenue raising

Pooling

Purchasing health services

Benefit package design

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