Description
Course Name: Diploma in Health Economics and Insurance
Course Id: DHEI/Q1001.
Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 (higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Diploma in Health Economics and Insurance is an ideal choice for individuals interested in the financial and economic aspects of healthcare. Whether you aim to work in policy-making, insurance, or healthcare management, this diploma equips you with the expertise to contribute effectively to improving healthcare systems and ensuring financial sustainability.
Duration: Six Months.
 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
- Duration- 120 minutes.
- No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
- 10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
- Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
- There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
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 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Health Economics: Basic Concepts of Health Economics, Demand and Supply in Healthcare, Health as an Economic Good, Market Failure in Healthcare, Role of Government in Health Economics, Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Policies, Health Equity and Social Determinants, Healthcare Financing Models, Impact of Inflation on Healthcare.
Healthcare Systems and Financing: Types of Healthcare Systems (Public, Private, Mixed), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Health Expenditure and GDP, Health Budgeting and Resource Allocation, Role of International Organizations (WHO, World Bank), Health Workforce Economics, Performance Indicators in Healthcare Systems, Challenges in Healthcare Financing, Trends in Global Healthcare Expenditure, Case Studies of Different Healthcare Systems.
Health Insurance and Risk Management: Concepts of Risk and Insurance, Types of Health Insurance (Private, Public, Employer-Based), Principles of Risk Pooling, Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection in Health Insurance, Role of Actuarial Science in Health Insurance, Premium Calculation and Underwriting, Health Insurance Fraud and Prevention, Claims Processing and Settlement, Reinsurance in Health Insurance, Emerging Trends in Health Insurance.
Health Policy and Economic Impact: Health Policy Formulation and Implementation, Role of Government and Private Sector, Economic Impact of Epidemics and Pandemics, Public Health Interventions and Economic Growth, Sustainable Healthcare Policies, Economic Burden of Chronic Diseases, Pharmaceutical Pricing and Regulation, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Policy Reforms in Healthcare, Global Health Policy Trends.
Costing and Pricing in Healthcare: Healthcare Costing Methods, Pricing Strategies for Health Services, Cost Containment Strategies, Role of Competition in Healthcare Pricing, Economic Evaluation of Drug Pricing, Cost Burden of Medical Procedures, Role of Insurance in Cost Regulation, Comparative Pricing of Healthcare Services, Pharmaceutical Economics, Impact of Inflation on Healthcare Costs.
Public and Private Health Insurance Schemes: Government-Sponsored Health Insurance Schemes, Role of Private Health Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, Micro Health Insurance and Community Health Financing, Insurance for Vulnerable Populations, Out-of-Pocket Expenditure and Financial Protection, Health Insurance in Developing Countries, Social Health Insurance Models, Trends in Health Insurance Coverage, Future of Health Insurance Policies.
Career Opportunities after Diploma in Health Economics and Insurance
Graduates are trained to analyze healthcare policies, manage healthcare costs, and understand financial and insurance aspects of healthcare systems. They can work across healthcare providers, insurance companies, consulting firms, and public health organizations.
Top Roles:
Health Economist, Health Insurance Analyst, Healthcare Administrator/Manager, Medical Insurance Underwriter, Health Policy Analyst, Healthcare Finance Manager, Healthcare Consultant, Public Health Administrator, Insurance Claims Investigator, Risk Manager (Health Insurance).
Key Skills:
Health economics analysis, healthcare policy evaluation, insurance underwriting, financial management in healthcare, risk assessment, cost optimization, healthcare consulting, public health administration, compliance, and strategic planning.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-Level: ₹3–5 LPA
- Mid-Level: ₹5–8 LPA
- Senior-Level: ₹8–12 LPA+ (depending on experience, industry, and location)
Scope & Demand:
- Insurance Companies: Health and life insurance, actuarial consulting.
- Healthcare Providers: Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes.
- Government & NGOs: Public health departments, policy advocacy, social security programs.
- Consulting Firms: Health economics, cost reduction, and healthcare strategy services.
Metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai offer higher pay due to concentration of healthcare and insurance companies, while Tier-2 cities provide good opportunities for growth.
