Health Care Management
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to present the main business economics theories applied to the healthcare sector and to provide the operational tools derived from these theories. It will examine the typical economic and managerial issues faced by organizations that provide healthcare services, as well as the key management functions within healthcare organizations.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to know and understand the primary business economics theories—and the operational tools stemming from them—applied to the healthcare sector. Additionally, students should be familiar with the typical economic and managerial challenges of organizations delivering healthcare services and the main management functions within healthcare organizations
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First trimester
Course syllabus
The course aims to provide knowledge on the functioning of healthcare organizations, considering the specificities of the system and ongoing changes, by referring to the theories and tools of business economics. The main functions of healthcare organizations (with particular attention to public ones) and the related management mechanisms will be presented and discussed; additionally, recent managerial innovations developed in the sector will also be explored.
Specifically, the course will cover the following key topics:
The importance of studying healthcare through an economic-business approach
Characteristics and specificities of public management and public healthcare organizations
An overview of the history of the National Health Service (SSN) and a comparative analysis of current regional healthcare models
The structure of the SSN
Management models for hospital care
Management models for territorial (community-based) care
Performance Evaluation of the SSN
Specifically, the course will cover the following key topics:
The importance of studying healthcare through an economic-business approach
Characteristics and specificities of public management and public healthcare organizations
An overview of the history of the National Health Service (SSN) and a comparative analysis of current regional healthcare models
The structure of the SSN
Management models for hospital care
Management models for territorial (community-based) care
Performance Evaluation of the SSN
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
The course aims to apply the study concepts to specific management issues in healthcare organizations. To achieve this, alongside traditional lectures, the course includes:
Case studies and examples;
Testimonials from professionals involved in healthcare management;
Examination of organizational documents.
To ensure continuity in the learning process, students have access to slides and other educational materials useful for reviewing and organizing the knowledge presented during lectures.
Case studies and examples;
Testimonials from professionals involved in healthcare management;
Examination of organizational documents.
To ensure continuity in the learning process, students have access to slides and other educational materials useful for reviewing and organizing the knowledge presented during lectures.
Teaching Resources
Textbook:
https://www.egeaeditore.it/eng/products/sanita-e-salute/economia-e-management-sanitario---3-ed.aspx
Materials (slides, supplementary articles) uploaded to My Ariel
https://www.egeaeditore.it/eng/products/sanita-e-salute/economia-e-management-sanitario---3-ed.aspx
Materials (slides, supplementary articles) uploaded to My Ariel
Assessment methods and Criteria
EXAMINATION FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS
The status of "enrolled student" is granted to those who will actively participate in class and complete individual and group assignments (to be carried out during the course or in class).
Assignments and Classroom Participation
During the lectures, students will be assigned individual or group tasks (such as reading research reports, papers, etc.) or group activities (such as case studies, analysis of company websites/documents), which must be submitted by deadlines agreed upon with the instructor and/or discussed during the lessons.
Active participation in class (e.g., sharing articles/news relevant to the course, pertinent interventions, etc.) will also be considered in the evaluation.
These exercises will be assessed by the instructor, and the grade will be recorded in the My Ariel registry, with a maximum of 2 points that will be added to the final exam score.
Group Work
During the course, students will be tasked with preparing a group project concerning the institutional structure of a Regional Health System and the organizational and institutional arrangement of a Healthcare Trust within that system, delving into some of the topics covered in class.
Groups can be formed independently by students; the choice of the healthcare system will be coordinated with the instructor to avoid duplications.
The topics to be analyzed will be those discussed in class and will be indicated by the instructor.
The projects must be presented orally during class sessions.
Each group will be assigned a "discussant" role during the presentations.
The group will be graded on a 30-point scale, considering both the presentation, the content of the project, and the manner of their participation as discussant.
Based on feedback from the instructor and peers, the group will have time to revise their project, which must then be uploaded to My Ariel.
The group work contributes to 50% of the overall exam score, expressed on a 30-point scale.
For students classified as "enrolled," the examination will be conducted in written form at the end of the course. The written exam consists of two open-ended questions to be completed within 40 minutes.
The final grade will be the average of the group project (50%) and the written exam (50%), to which points earned for classroom participation will be added.
Enrolled students may take the exam (utilizing the bonus points) only during the first exam session.
The purpose of the exam is to assess the achievement of learning objectives concerning knowledge and comprehension; to evaluate the student's independent judgment, also through analysis of company cases discussed during the course; and to verify mastery of specific terminology and written/oral communication skills related to the economic functioning of healthcare organizations.
EXAMINATION FOR NON-ENROLLED STUDENTS
For non-enrolled students, the exam will be conducted in written form based on the course supporting materials (textbook and slides/learning resources).
The exam consists of 4 open-ended questions to be answered within 60 minutes.
The exam aims to assess whether students have achieved the learning objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding; to verify their independent judgment; and to evaluate their mastery of specific terminology and written communication skills related to the economic functioning of healthcare organizations.
The status of "enrolled student" is granted to those who will actively participate in class and complete individual and group assignments (to be carried out during the course or in class).
Assignments and Classroom Participation
During the lectures, students will be assigned individual or group tasks (such as reading research reports, papers, etc.) or group activities (such as case studies, analysis of company websites/documents), which must be submitted by deadlines agreed upon with the instructor and/or discussed during the lessons.
Active participation in class (e.g., sharing articles/news relevant to the course, pertinent interventions, etc.) will also be considered in the evaluation.
These exercises will be assessed by the instructor, and the grade will be recorded in the My Ariel registry, with a maximum of 2 points that will be added to the final exam score.
Group Work
During the course, students will be tasked with preparing a group project concerning the institutional structure of a Regional Health System and the organizational and institutional arrangement of a Healthcare Trust within that system, delving into some of the topics covered in class.
Groups can be formed independently by students; the choice of the healthcare system will be coordinated with the instructor to avoid duplications.
The topics to be analyzed will be those discussed in class and will be indicated by the instructor.
The projects must be presented orally during class sessions.
Each group will be assigned a "discussant" role during the presentations.
The group will be graded on a 30-point scale, considering both the presentation, the content of the project, and the manner of their participation as discussant.
Based on feedback from the instructor and peers, the group will have time to revise their project, which must then be uploaded to My Ariel.
The group work contributes to 50% of the overall exam score, expressed on a 30-point scale.
For students classified as "enrolled," the examination will be conducted in written form at the end of the course. The written exam consists of two open-ended questions to be completed within 40 minutes.
The final grade will be the average of the group project (50%) and the written exam (50%), to which points earned for classroom participation will be added.
Enrolled students may take the exam (utilizing the bonus points) only during the first exam session.
The purpose of the exam is to assess the achievement of learning objectives concerning knowledge and comprehension; to evaluate the student's independent judgment, also through analysis of company cases discussed during the course; and to verify mastery of specific terminology and written/oral communication skills related to the economic functioning of healthcare organizations.
EXAMINATION FOR NON-ENROLLED STUDENTS
For non-enrolled students, the exam will be conducted in written form based on the course supporting materials (textbook and slides/learning resources).
The exam consists of 4 open-ended questions to be answered within 60 minutes.
The exam aims to assess whether students have achieved the learning objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding; to verify their independent judgment; and to evaluate their mastery of specific terminology and written communication skills related to the economic functioning of healthcare organizations.
SECS-P/07 - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING STUDIES - University credits: 6
: 6 hours
: 14 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
: 14 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Marsilio Marta
Professor(s)
Reception:
Codice Team: 5xe0846