Health Economics and Policy

by Henderson, James W.

• ISBN13: 9780324063653
• ISBN10: 0324063652
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-27
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Health Economics and Policy is a basic introduction to the microeconomics of health, health care, and health policy. This edition demonstrates how economic principles apply to health-related issues. It explains the social, political, and economic contexts of health care delivery and explores the changing nature of health care. Students learn to analyze public policy from an economic perspective. While the text was written for non-economics majors, it includes enough economic content to challenge majors.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Relevance of Economics in Health and Medical Care
U.S. Medical Care: Crisis or Conundrum	1	(25)
Using Economics to Study Health Issues	26	(50)
Analyzing Medical Care Markets	76	(54)
Part 2 Demand-Side Considerations
Demand for Health and Medical Care	130	(40)
The Market for Health Insurance	170	(34)
Part 3 Supply-Side Considerations
Managed Care	204	(24)
The Market for Health Care Professionals	228	(41)
The Market for Hospital Services	269	(30)
Part 4 Confounding Factors---SALT
Sociocultural Considerations	299	(34)
The Aging of the Population	333	(19)
The Legal System and Medical Malpractice	352	(33)
Technology in Medicine	385	(39)
Part 5 Public Policy in Medical Care Delivery
Policies That Enhance Access	424	(29)
Policies to Contain Costs	453	(25)
Medical Care Systems Worldwide	478	(44)
Medical Care Reform in the United States	522	(41)
Lessons for Public Policy	563	(8)
Glossary	571	(8)
Index	579