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9780324645187

Health Economics and Policy (with InfoApps 2-Semester Printed Access Card)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780324645187

  • ISBN10:

    032464518X

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-08-19
  • Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Summary

Learn to analyze public policy from an economic perspective with HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY WITH ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS, 4th Edition. The author explains how the theories work and how health care financial systems operate in the real world. You'll develop an understanding of the social, political, and economic contexts of health care delivery, as well as the changing nature of health care.

Table of Contents

The Relevance of Economics in Health and Medical Care
U.S. Medical Care: Crisis or Conundrum
Using Economics to Study Health Issues
Analyzing Medical Care Markets
Economic Evaluation in Health Care
Demand-Side Considerations
Demand for Health and Medical Care
The Market for Health Insurance
Supply-Side Considerations
Managed Care
The Physicians' Services Market
The Hospital Services Market
The Market for Pharmaceuticals
Confounding Factors
Public Policy in Medical Care Delivery
Policies that Enhance Access
Policies to Contain Costs
Medical Care Systems Worldwide
Medical Care Reform in the United States
Lessons for Public Policy.
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