Heatlth Economics and Policy

Name: Heatlth Economics and Policy
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ISBN: 9780324645187

ISBN-10: 032464518X

ISBN-13: 9780324645187

Edition: 4th 2009

Authors: James W. Henderson

List price: $376.95

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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.

Book details

List price: $376.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Cengage South-Western
Publication date: 8/19/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 473
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.420
Language: English




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.