Health economics and policy / James W. Henderson.
Henderson, James W., author.
2012
RA410 .H45 2012 (Mapit)
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Title Health economics and policy / James W. Henderson.
Author Henderson, James W., author.
Edition Fifth edition.
ISBN 9780538481175
053848117X
9781111823719 (pbk.)
1111823715 (pbk.)
Published Mason, OH : South-Western, Cengage Learning, [2012]
Language English
Description xviii, 488 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Call Number RA410 .H45 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification 338.433621
Summary "Thoroughly demonstrates how economic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies. While you explore the changing nature of health care, as well as the social and political sides of issues, you will learn to analyze public policy from an economic perspective"--Publisher website.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Relevance of economics in health and medical care
U.S. medical care: a system in transition
Using economics to study health issues
Analyzing medical care markets
Economic evaluation in health care
Demand-side consideration
Demand for health and medical care
Market for health insurance
Supply-side consideration
Managed care
Physicians' services market
Hospital services market
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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